2016 Boise State Broncos football team
American college football season
The 2016 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season . It marked the Broncos' 80th season overall, sixth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and fourth within the Mountain Division. They played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho . They were led by third-year head coach Bryan Harsin . They finished the season 10–3, 6–2 in Mountain West play to finish in a three-way tie for the Mountain Division title. After tiebreakers, they did not represent the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game . They were invited to the Cactus Bowl where they lost to Baylor .
This season marked the 30th anniversary season that the Broncos have played on the Blue Turf.
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released.
Maxwell Award – So. QB Brett Rypien & Jr. RB Jeremy McNichols [ 1]
Mackey Award – Jr. TE Jake Roh[ 2]
Lou Groza Award – Sr. K Tyler Rausa[ 3]
Bronko Nagurski Trophy – Sr. LB Tanner Vallejo [ 4]
Butkus Award – Sr. LB Tanner Vallejo[ 5]
Fred Biletnikoff Award – Sr. WR Thomas Sperbeck [ 6]
Davey O'Brien Award – So. QB Brett Rypien[ 7]
Doak Walker Award – Jr. RB Jeremy McNichols[ 8] [ 9]
Walter Camp Award – So. QB Brett Rypien[ 10]
At the Mountain West media days, held at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas , Nevada , the Broncos were picked as the overwhelming favorites to win the Mountain Division title, receiving 27 of a possible 29 first place votes. So. QB Brett Rypien , Sr. WR Thomas Sperbeck and Sr. K Tyler Rausa were selected to the all-conference first team.[ 11] [ 12]
Mountain Division
Boise State – 172 (27)
Air Force – 126 (2)
Utah State – 95
Colorado State – 95
New Mexico – 74
Wyoming – 31
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 3 10:00 a.m. at Louisiana–Lafayette * ASN /ESPN3 W 45–1022,661
September 10 8:15 p.m. Washington State * ESPN2 W 31–2836,163
September 24 1:30 p.m. at Oregon State * FS1 W 38–2442,846
October 1 8:15 p.m. Utah State No. 24 Albertsons Stadium Boise, ID ESPN2 W 21–1036,602
7:00 p.m. at New Mexico No. 19 CBSSN W 49–2120,090
October 15 8:15 p.m. Colorado State No. 15 Albertsons Stadium Boise, ID ESPN2 W 28–2333,448
8:15 p.m. BYU * No. 14 Albertsons Stadium Boise, ID ESPN W 28–2734,575
October 29 5:00 p.m. at Wyoming No. 13 CBSSN L 28–3026,023
8:15 p.m. San Jose State No. 24 Albertsons Stadium Boise, ID ESPN2 W 45–3131,863
November 12 5:00 p.m. at Hawaii No. 22 CBSSN W 52–1622,731
7:00 p.m. UNLV No. 20 Albertsons Stadium Boise, ID ESPN2 W 42–2532,989
1:30 p.m. at Air Force No. 19 CBSSN L 20–2723,556
8:15 p.m. vs. Baylor * ESPN L 12–3133,328
Schedule Source: [ 13]
Roster
Game summaries
At Louisiana–Lafayette
Total
Broncos
14
21
3
7
45
Ragin' Cajuns
0
3
0
7
10
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 22–33, 347 YDS, 2 TD; Anthony Jennings (ULL): 21–33, 186 YDS, 1 TD.
Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 11 CAR, 61 YDS, 1 TD; Elijah McGuire (ULL): 14 CAR, 46 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 6 REC, 130 YDS, 1 TD; Ja'Marcus Bradley (ULL): 3 REC, 50 YDS.
Washington State
Total
Cougars
0
7
7
14
28
Broncos
14
3
7
7
31
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 19–35, 299 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT; Luke Falk (WSU): 55–71, 480 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 22 CAR, 116 YDS, 2 TD; Jamal Morrow (WSU): 8 CAR, 22 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 7 REC, 133 YDS, 1 TD; Tavares Martin Jr. (WSU): 12 REC, 158 YDS, 1 TD.
At Oregon State
Total
Broncos
14
17
0
7
38
Beavers
7
0
10
7
24
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Boise State on offense in the first half.
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 19–36, 215 YDS, 1 TD; Conor Blount (OSU): 11–18, 138 YDS.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 28 CAR, 208 YDS, 3 TD; Ryan Nall (OSU): 14 CAR, 66 YDS, 2 TD.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 6 REC, 104 YDS; Seth Collins (OSU): 9 REC, 106 YDS.
Utah State
Total
Aggies
0
3
0
7
10
Broncos
7
0
7
7
21
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Boise State on defense in the 4th quarter.
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 15–24, 163 YDS, 2 TD; Kent Myers (USU): 29–50, 287 YDS, 1 TD.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 30 CAR, 132 YDS; Kent Myers (USU): 12 CAR, 47 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 6 REC, 73 YDS, 1 TD; Andrew Rodriguez (USU): 6 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD.
At New Mexico
Total
No. 19 Broncos
14
28
7
0
49
Lobos
7
0
0
14
21
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–28, 391 YDS, 5 TD; Lamar Jordan (UNM): 4–14, 39 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 21 CAR, 54 YDS, 2 TD; Lamar Jordan (UNM): 21 CAR, 139 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 9 REC, 198 YDS, 2 TD; Matt Quarells (UNM): 1 REC, 13 YDS.
Colorado State
Total
Rams
3
0
0
20
23
No. 15 Broncos
0
7
14
7
28
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–24, 207 YDS, 1 TD; Nick Stevens (CSU): 17–31, 184 YDS, 2 TD.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): , 217 YDS, 2 TD; Dalyn Dawkins (CSU): 14 CAR, 66 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 5 REC, 72 YDS, 1 TD; Michael Gallup (CSU): 4 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD.
BYU
Total
Cougars
0
17
7
3
27
No. 14 Broncos
14
7
0
7
28
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Thomas Sperbeck (bottom right) catching a 2nd QRT. TD
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 25–39, 442 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT; Taysom Hill (BYU): 21–42, 187 YDS.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 30 CAR, 140 YDS, 1 TD; Squally Canada (BYU): 21 CAR, 88 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 5 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD and Tyler Sperbeck 9 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD; Mitchell Juergens (BYU): 4 REC, 57 YDS.
At Wyoming
Total
No. 13 Broncos
7
14
0
7
28
Cowboys
0
17
0
13
30
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 22–35, 295 YDS, 1 INT; Josh Allen (WYO): 18–31, 274 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 18 CAR, 143 YDS, 2 TD; Brian Hill (WYO): 28 CAR, 146 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 4 REC, 84 YDS; Jacob Hollister (WYO): 6 REC, 144 YDS, 2 TD.
San Jose State
Total
Spartans
6
10
0
15
31
No. 24 Broncos
7
17
7
14
45
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–21, 219 YDS, 3 TD; Kenny Potter (SJSU): 23–36, 278 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 28 CAR, 158 YDS, 2 TD; Malik Roberson (SJSU): 12 CAR, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson (BSU): 6 REC, 102 YDS, 2 TD; Justin Holmes (SJSU): 6 REC, 106 YDS, 1 TD.
At Hawaii
Total
No. 24 Broncos
14
21
10
7
52
Rainbow Warriors
0
3
3
10
16
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 18–22, 338 YDS, 4 TD; Dru Brown (UH): 16–31, 125 YDS, 1 TD.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 16 CAR, 153 YDS, 2 TD; Paul Harris (UH): 14 CAR, 145 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson (BSU): 7 REC, 141 YDS, 1 TD; Dakota Torres (UH): 3 REC, 35 YDS.
UNLV
Total
Rebels
3
7
7
8
25
No. 23 Broncos
14
7
14
7
42
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Boise State on offense in the 1st half.
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 10–20, 109 YDS; Kurt Palandech (UNLV): 10–20, 113 YDS, 1 TD.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 31 CAR, 206 YDS, 4 TD; Kurt Palandech (UNLV): 9 CAR, 64 YDS, 2 TD.
Receiving leaders: Thomas Sperbeck (BSU): 5 REC, 47 YDS; Andrew Price (UNLV): 3 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD.
At Air Force
Total
No. 19 Broncos
7
3
3
7
20
Falcons
7
10
7
3
27
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 9–26, 316 YDS, 1 TD; Arion Worthman (AF): 3–5, 45 YDS.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 22 CAR, 88 YDS, 1 TD; Arion Worthman (AF): 26 CAR, 80 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson (BSU): 4 REC, 193 YDS, 1 TD; Jalen Robinette (AF): 3 REC, 45 YDS.
Air Force became the first team to beat Boise State for three consecutive season since Nevada in 1996–98.
Baylor–Cactus Bowl
Total
Broncos
0
6
0
6
12
Bears
7
14
3
7
31
Uniform Combination
Helmet
Jersey
Pants
Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 32–51, 305 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT; Zach Smith (BAY): 28–39, 375 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing leaders: Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 19 CAR, 46 YDS; Terence Williams (BAY): 25 CAR, 103 YDS.
Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson (BSU): 6 REC, 88 YDS, 1 TD; K. D. Cannon (BAY): 14 REC, 226 YDS, 2 TD.
Rankings
Ranking movementsLegend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking — = Not ranked RV = Received votes Week Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final AP RV RV RV RV 24 19 15 14 13 24 24 22 20 RV RV RV Coaches RV RV RV RV RV 19 15 14 13 24 24 23 19 RV RV RV CFP Not released 24 22 20 19 — — Not released
Scores by quarter
All opponents
Total
Boise State
126
151
72
90
439
Opponents
40
91
44
128
303
Mountain West opponents
Total
Boise State
70
97
62
56
285
MW Opponents
26
50
17
90
183
Post-season awards
Mountain West first team
Offense
Brett Rypien – So. QB
Thomas Sperbeck – Sr. WR
Travis Averill – Sr. OL
Mario Yakoo – Sr. OL
Defense
Sam McCaskill – Sr. DL
David Moa – So. DL
Mountain West second team
Offense
Jeremy McNichols – Jr. RB
Defense
Ben Weaver – Sr. LB
Chanceller James – Sr. DB
Jonathan Moxey – Sr. DB
Sean Wale – Sr. P
Mountain West honorable mention
Steven Baggett – Sr. OL
Mason Hampton – Jr. OL
Tanner Vallejo – Sr. LB
Cedrick Wilson Jr. – Jr. WR
Award Reference:[ 14]
References
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^ John Mackey Award (July 6, 2016). "2016 John Mackey Award preseason watch list announced" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Lou Groza Award (July 7, 2016). "College football: Lou Groza Award watch list for nation's top kicker" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ FWAA (July 8, 2016). "College football: 2016 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list announced" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Butkus Award (July 12, 2016). "College football: 2016 Butkus Award preseason watch list announced" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation Release (July 13, 2016). "College football: 2016 Biletnikoff Award releases watch list for top receiver" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Davey O'Brien Foundation (July 14, 2016). "College football: Davey O'Brien Award announces 30 players on watch list" . NCAA.com . NCAA. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ "2016 Doak Walker Award Candidates" . SMU.edu . July 14, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Southorn, Dave (July 14, 2016). "Boise State QB Rypien on O'Brien watchlist; McNichols added to Walker list" . IdahoStatesman.com . Idaho Statesman. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
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^ "2016 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team" . TheMW.com . Mountain West Conference. July 26, 2016. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
^ Southorn, Dave (July 26, 2016). "Boise State football tabbed preseason favorite in Mountain Division" . IdahoStatesman.com . Idaho Statesman. Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
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"2016 Schedule" . Broncosports.com . Boise State Athletics. 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016 .
^ MW. "Mountain West Announces 2016 Football All-Conference Teams and" . Themwc.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2017 .
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