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2018 Schedule
2-1, 1st in MW - Mountain
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
For the second straight week Notre Dame's chance to reach the playoff dropped more than anyone else's despite earning a win. That the Fighting Irish only beat Vanderbilt by 5 at home lowered FPI's opinion of them and hurt their projections going forward.
Cornelius leads No. 24 Oklahoma St. past No. 17 Boise St.
Taylor Cornelius ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to help No. 24 Oklahoma State beat No. 17 Boise State 44-21 on Saturday.
OSU's Cornelius calls his own number for TD run (0:39)
Blakley snags a big 4th-down TD catch for Boise State (0:32)
Blocked punt leads to another TD for Oklahoma State (0:24)
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Oklahoma State's special teams have been stellar against Boise State. The Pokes have blocked two punts, including one just now for a touchdown. Cowboys are pouring it on.
Stoner outruns Boise State for 32-yard TD (0:38)
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Boise State's Richardson only needs one hand for unbelievable TD (0:57)
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Taylor Cornelius has only four completions, Justice Hill has just 21 rushing yards and yet Oklahoma State is in total control against Boise State. The reason? Defense and special teams. The Cowboys have sacked Boise QB Brett Rypien four times and blocked a punt that led to a touchdown.
OSU's Cornelius smashes in 1-yard TD (0:22)
Oklahoma State blocks punt to set up great field position (0:32)
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Boise State senior QB Brett Rypien has been methodical. He's completed 13 of first 17 passes. Broncos in control in Stillwater.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Boise State starting senior CB Tyler Horton is out with an undisclosed injury against Oklahoma State. Horton became the fifth player in FBS history to score two touchdowns off fumble recoveries in one game in Boise's opener. The onus will be on sophomore Jalen Walker to fill his spot against the explosive Cowboys.
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Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
FPI significantly upgraded its opinion of Georgia and Penn State after expectation exceeding road wins from each. That has led to improved projections and playoff forecast for both. Meanwhile it thinks less of Notre Dame after a narrow win over Ball State.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Boise State has a 9% chance to reach the playoff, per ESPN's Playoff Predictor. The Broncos' chances would improve to 19% with a win at Oklahoma State next weekend and would reach 56% if they win out (including Mountain West Championship Game).
Boise State rolls past UConn in record-setting win, 62-7
Brett Rypien threw for 362 yards and three touchdowns in little more than a half and No. 20 Boise State set a school record for offensive yards in a 62-7 rout of UConn on Saturday night.
Hightower zig-zags for second long TD of game (0:52)
Boise State QB throws 67-yard missile for TD (0:36)
Rypien leads No. 22 Boise State's 56-20 rout of Troy
Brett Rypien passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns, and Sean Modster had 167 yards receiving, to lead No. 22 Boise State to a 56-20 opening victory over Troy on Saturday night.
2018 MW Standings
| Mountain | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Colorado State | 0-1 | 1-4 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Hawai'i | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| San Jose State | 0-0 | 0-3 |
Team Leaders 2018
Team Stats
Passing Yards367.77th
Rushing Yards181.7Tied-65th
Points For46.3Tied-16th
Points Against23.7Tied-63rd
2018 Polls & Rankings
| COACHES |
|---|
| 24 |
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Bachmeier | QB-PP | Committed | 81 |
| Casey Kline | OLB | Committed | 81 |
| Keegan Duncan | ATH | Committed | 74 |
| Jacob Golden | OT | Committed | 74 |
| Ben Dooley | OT | Committed | 72 |
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