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2017 Boise State Broncos football team
American college football season
The 2017 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 81st season overall, seventh as a member of the Mountain West Conference and fifth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They were led by fourth-year head coach Bryan Harsin and first year quarterback Owen Smith, contributing to a monumental 2017 season with him in the command. They finished the season 11–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to win the Mountain Division. They defeated West Division champion Fresno State in the Mountain West Championship Game to become Mountain West champions. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they defeated Oregon.
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Mountain West champion MW Mountain Division champion Las Vegas Bowl champion | |
MW Championship Game, W 17–14 vs. Fresno State | |
Las Vegas Bowl, W 38–28 vs. Oregon | |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| Division | Mountain Division |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 22 |
| AP | No. 22 |
| Record | 11–3 (7–1 MW) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Zak Hill (2nd season) |
| Offensive scheme | Multiple |
| Defensive coordinator | Andy Avalos (2nd season) |
| Base defense | Multiple |
| Home stadium | Albertsons Stadium |
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| No. 22 Boise State xy$ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado State | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Force | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fresno State xy | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Diego State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UNLV | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 3 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Jose State | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released.
Rimington Trophy – Sr. C Mason Hampton[1]
Chuck Bednarik Award – Jr. DT David Moa[2]
Maxwell Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien[3]
Bronko Nagurski Trophy – Jr. DT David Moa[4]
Outland Trophy – Sr. OT Archie Lewis & Jr. DT David Moa[5]
John Mackey Award – Sr. TE Jake Roh[6]
Paul Hornung Award – Sr. WR Cedrick Wilson Jr.[7]
Fred Biletnikoff Award – Sr. WR Cedrick Wilson[8]
Wuerffel Trophy – Jr. QB Brett Rypien[9]
Davey O'Brien Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien[10]
Walter Camp Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien[11]
Manning Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien[12]
Mountain West media days
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 21 of a possible 28 first place votes.[13] Sr. OL Mason Hampton was selected to the all-conference first team offense. Jr. DL David Moa and Jr. DB Tyler Horton were selected to the all-conference first team defense.[14]
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Mountain Division
- Boise State – 161 (21)
- Colorado State – 135 (6)
- Wyoming – 114 (1)
- Air Force – 82
- New Mexico – 68
- Utah State – 28
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| September 2 | 1:45 p.m. | Troy* | ESPNU | W 24–13 | 31,581 | ||
| September 9 | 8:30 p.m. | at No. 20 Washington State* | ESPN | L 44–47 3OT | 32,631 | ||
| September 14 | 6:00 p.m. | New Mexico |
| ESPN | W 28–14 | 28,385 | |
| September 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Virginia* |
| ESPN2 | L 23–42 | 33,947 | |
| October 6 | 8:15 p.m. | at BYU* | ESPN | W 24–7 | 59,753 | ||
| October 14 | 8:30 p.m. | at No. 19 San Diego State | CBSSN | W 31–14 | 49,053 | ||
| October 21 | 8:15 p.m. | Wyoming |
| ESPN2 | W 24–14 | 35,565 | |
| October 28 | 8:00 p.m. | at Utah State | CBSSN | W 41–14 | 19,012 | ||
| November 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Nevada |
| ESPNU | W 41–14 | 30,858 | |
| November 11 | 8:30 p.m. | at Colorado State | CBSSN | W 59–52 OT | 32,166 | ||
| November 18 | 8:15 p.m. | Air Force | No. 25 |
| ESPN2 | W 44–19 | 33,030 |
| November 25 | 1:30 p.m. | at Fresno State | No. 23 | CBSSN | L 17–28 | 31,526 | |
| December 2 | 5:45 p.m. | No. 25 Fresno State |
| ESPN | W 17–14 | 24,515 | |
| December 16 | 1:30 p.m. | vs. Oregon* | No. 25 | ABC | W 38–28 | 36,432 | |
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Troy
See also: 2017 Troy Trojans football team
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 15–27, 183 YDS, 1 INT; Brandon Silvers (Troy): 17–33, 146 YDS, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 13 CAR, 82 YDS, 1 TD; Jordan Chunn (Troy): 11 CAR, 41 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 4 REC, 65 YDS; Damion Willis (Troy): 2 REC, 27 YDS.
At Washington State
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- Passing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 12–20, 161 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Tyler Hilinski (WSU): 25–33, 235 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 14 CAR, 72 YDS, 1 TD; James Williams (WSU): 14 CAR, 31 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 9 REC, 147 YDS, 2 TD; Renard Bell (WSU): 7 REC, 107 YDS.
New Mexico
See also: 2017 New Mexico Lobos football team
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- Passing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 15–19, 137 YDS, 2 TD; Coltin Gerhart (UNM): 7–13, 67 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Montell Cozart (BSU): 11 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD; Tyrone Owens (UNM): 14 CAR, 46 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 64 YDS; Delane Hart-Johnson (UNM): 2 REC, 24 YDS.
Virginia
See also: 2017 Virginia Cavaliers football team
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 24–42, 285 YDS, 1 INT; Kurt Benkert (UVA): 19–29, 273 YDS, 3 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Robert Mahone (BSU): 3 CAR, 21 YDS; Jordan Ellis (UVA): 24 CAR, 93 YDS, 2 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 13 REC, 209 YDS, 1 TD; Andre Levrone (UVA): 5 REC, 141 YDS, 2 TD.
At BYU
See also: 2017 BYU Cougars football team
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 12–19, 125 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Tanner Mangum (BYU): 18–33, 164 YDS, 2 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 29 CAR, 118 YDS, 2 TD; Ula Tolutau (BYU): 9 CAR, 38 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 43 YDS; Matt Bushman (ABC): 7 REC, 65 YDS.
At San Diego State
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 11–19, 72 YDS, 1 TD; Christian Chapman (SDSU): 12–27, 240 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 23 CAR, 128 YDS, 1 TD; Rashaad Penny (SDSU): 21 CAR, 53 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 2 REC, 60 YDS; Fred Trevillion (SDSU): 2 REC, 128 YDS, 1 TD.
Wyoming
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 12–17, 104 YDS; Josh Allen (WYO): 12–27, 131 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 17 CAR, 91 YDS; Josh Allen (WYO): 18 CAR, 62 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 5 REC, 66 YDS, 1 TD; Austin Conway (WYO): 5 REC, 33 YDS.
At Utah State
See also: 2017 Utah State Aggies football team
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 19–27, 260 YDS, 3 TD; Jordan Love (USU): 17–32, 168 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 19 CAR, 110 YDS; Tre Miller (USU): 7 CAR, 40 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 6 REC, 94 YDS, 1 TD; Ron'quavion Tarver (USU): 3 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD.
Nevada
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–27, 258 YDS, 2 TD; Ty Gangi (NEV): 24–37, 160 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 12 CAR, 64 YDS, 2 TD; Kelton Moore (NEV): 17 CAR, 106 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 5 REC, 80 YDS, 1 TD; Wyatt Demps (NEV): 6 REC, 61 YDS.
At Colorado State
See also: 2017 Colorado State Rams football team
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–43, 315 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT; Nick Stevens (CSU): 29–43, 309 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 23 CAR, 242 YDS, 3 TD; Dalyn Dawkins (CSU): 32 CAR, 161 YDS, 2 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 3 REC, 73 YDS; Michael Gallup (CSU): 11 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD.
Alexander Mattison set the Boise State record for yards from scrimmage with 286 yards. Mattison rushed for 242 yards on the ground and picked up 44 receiving yards.[16]
Air Force
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–22, 300 YDS, 3 TD; Nate Romine (AF): 7–10, 115 YDS.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 17 CAR, 42 YDS; Nate Romine (AF): 16 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A. J. Richardson (BSU): 3 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD; Marcus Bennett (AF): 3 REC, 63 YDS.
At Fresno State
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 22–31, 278 YDS; Marcus McMaryion (FS): 23–36, 332 YDS, 2 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 15 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD; Jordan Mims (FS): 11 CAR, 43 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 7 REC, 134 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FS): 6 REC, 119 YDS, 2 TD.
Fresno State (Mountain West Championship Game)
See also: 2017 Fresno State Bulldogs football team and 2017 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–32, 246 YDS; Marcus McMaryion (FS): 16–34, 172 YDS, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Ryan Wolpin (BSU): 11 CAR, 50 YDS, 1 TD; Josh Hokit (FS): 9 CAR, 46 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 8 REC, 148 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FS): 5 REC, 58 YDS.
vs Oregon (Las Vegas Bowl)
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- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–38, 362 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; Justin Herbert (UO): 26–36, 233 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Ryan Wolpin (BSU): 23 CAR, 71 YDS, 2 TD; Justin Herbert (UO): 9 CAR, 17 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 10 REC, 221 YDS, 1 TD; Dillon Mitchell (UO): 9 REC, 143 YDS.
Further information: 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year
Leighton Vander Esch – Jr. LB
Mountain West first team
Offense
Cedrick Wilson Jr. – Sr. WR
Jake Roh – Sr. TE
Mason Hampton – Sr. OL
Defense
Curtis Weaver – Fr. DL
Leighton Vander Esch – Jr. LB
Tyler Horton – Jr. DB
Mountain West second team
Offense
Brett Rypien – Jr. QB
Archie Lewis – Sr. OL
Avery Williams – Fr. PR/KR
Defense
Jabril Frazier – Jr. DL
David Moa – Jr. DL
Kekoa Nawahine – So. DB
Sean Wale – Sr. P
Mountain West honorable mention
Ezra Cleveland – FR. OL
Haden Hoggarth – Jr. K
Alexander Mattison – So. RB
Tyson Maeva – So. LB
Durrant Miles – Jr. DL
John Molchon – So. OL
DeAndre Pierce – So. DB
- Award Reference:[17]
See also: 2018 NFL Draft
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Leighton Vander Esch | LB | 1 | 19 | Dallas Cowboys |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 6 | 208 | Dallas Cowboys |
- "Rimington Trophy Press Release" (PDF). May 22, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- "2017 Bednarik Award Watch List" (PDF). July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- "2017 Maxwell Award Watch List" (PDF). July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- "College football: 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list". July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "2017 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED" (PDF). July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- "College football: 2017 John Mackey Award watch list". July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "College football: 2017 Paul Hornung Award watch list". July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "College football: 2017 Biletnikoff Award watch list". July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "College football: 2017 Danny Wuerffel Award watch list". July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- "College football: 2017 Davey O'Brien Award watch list". July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- "College football: 2017 Walter Camp Award watch list". July 21, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- "Manning Award Watch List, 2017-18". Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- Tust, Jay (July 25, 2017). "Boise State and San Diego State picked to meet in 2017 MW Championship Game". KTVB.com. TEGNA. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Gagliardi, Robert (July 25, 2017). "UW's Allen, Wingard named preseason MW players of the year". WyoSports.net. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- "2017 Boise State Broncos Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- "Boise State's Mattison breaks school record, Harsin gets contract extension". Idaho Statesman. November 12, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- MW. "Mountain West Announces 2017 Football All-Conference Teams and" (PDF). Themwc.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.