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2018 Boise State Broncos football team
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The 2018 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This season was the Broncos' 82nd season overall, fifth under head coach Bryan Harsin, eighth as a member of the Mountain West Conference and sixth within the Mountain Division. The Broncos played their home games at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. They finished the season 10–3, 7–1 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for first place in the Mountain Division with Utah State. Due to their head-to-head win over Utah State, they were champions of the Mountain Division. They represented the Mountain Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they lost to West Division champion Fresno State. They were invited to the First Responder Bowl against Boston College. With 5:08 left in the 1st quarter, the bowl game was delayed and ultimately canceled and ruled a no contest.
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Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
Mountain West media days
During the Mountain West media days held July 24–25 at the Cosmopolitan on the Las Vegas Strip, the Broncos were unanimously predicted as favorites to win the Mountain Division title.[17]
Media poll
Preseason All-Mountain West Team
The Broncos had eight players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team.[18] Quarterback Brett Rypien was selected as preseason offensive player of the year and kick/punt returner Avery Williams was selected as preseason special teams player of the year.
Offense Brett Rypien – QB Alexander Mattison – RB Ezra Cleveland – OL John Molchon – OL |
Defense David Moa – DL Curtis Weaver – DL Tyler Horton – DB |
Specialists Avery Williams – KR/PR |
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Schedule
- Schedule Source:[20]
- The First Responder Bowl was cancelled due to inclement weather.[19]
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At Troy
Boise State at Troy
- Date: September 1, 2018
- Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Troy, AL - Game start: 4:00 p.m. MDT
- Game attendance: 29,612
- Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 6 MPH
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (ESPNews): Dave LaMont, Ray Bentley
1 | 10:53 | BSU | Sean Modster 20-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Hadden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 7–0 |
1 | 5:53 | TROY | Jabir Daughtry-Frye 23-yard run (Tyler Sumpter kick) | Tied 7–7 |
1 | :36 | BSU | CT Thomas 53-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 14–7 |
2 | 12:35 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 7-yardrun (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 21–7 |
2 | 7:10 | BSU | Akilian Butler 3-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 28–7 |
2 | 2:13 | BSU | Sean Modster 54-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 35–7 |
3 | 10:56 | BSU | Tyler Horton 55-yard fumble return (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 42–7 |
3 | 5:10 | TROY | B.J. Smith 1-yard run (Tyler Sumpter Kick) | BSU 42–14 |
4 | 11:37 | TROY | Deondre Douglas 33-yard pass from Kaleb Barker (two-point conversion failed) | BSU 42–20 |
4 | 8:40 | BSU | Tyler Horton 11-yard fumble return (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 49–20 |
4 | 5:04 | BSU | Chase Cord 44-yard run (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 56–20 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–28, 305 YDS, 4 TD; Kaleb Barker (Troy): 20–29, 211 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD; Jabir Frye (Troy): 7 CAR, 41 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 7 REC, 167 YDS 2 TD; Deondre Douglas (Troy): 7 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD.
Senior cornerback Tyler Horton, who finished the game with four tackles and two fumble recoveries which were both returned for touchdowns, was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week.[21] Horton was also named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Defensive Player of the Week.[22]
UConn
UConn at Boise State
- Date: September 8, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
- Game attendance: 34,515
- Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 5 MPH SSE
- Referee: C. Lamertina
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
1 | 9:42 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 20 yd FG | BSU 0–3 |
1 | 7:13 | BSU | John Hightower 67 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 0–10 |
1 | 4:25 | BSU | John Bates 24 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 0–17 |
1 | :45 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–24 |
2 | 11:58 | BSU | John Hightower 55 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 0–31 |
2 | 2:04 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 9 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 0–38 |
2 | :02 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 44 Yd FG | BSU 0–41 |
3 | 14:40 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 74 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Tyler Sumpter Kick) | BSU 0–48 |
3 | 5:52 | UCONN | Aaron McLean 15 Yd pass from David Pindell (Michael Tarbutt Kick) | BSU 7–48 |
3 | 3:11 | BSU | Andrew Van Buren 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–55 |
4 | 10:12 | BSU | Akilian Butler 24 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–62 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–28, 362 YDS, 3 TD; David Pindell (UCONN): 11–21, 71 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 11 CAR, 115 YDS, 2 TD; Kevin Mensah (UCONN): 82 CAR.
- Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 5 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD; Hergy Mayala (UCONN): 3 REC, 24 YDS
The Broncos set a school record for offensive yards in a game with 818 yards.[24] The previous record was 742 set against Colorado State in 2011. Quarterback Brett Rypien was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week.[25]
At Oklahoma State
Boise State at Oklahoma State
- Date: September 15, 2018
- Location: Boone Pickens Stadium
Stillwater, OK - Game start: 1:30 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:24
- Game attendance: 54,974
- Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 6 MPH S
- Referee: Scott Campbell
- TV announcers (ESPN): Adam Amin, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich
2 | 14:20 | BSU | John Hightower 31 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 7–0 |
2 | 12:08 | OKST | Justice Hill 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola kick) | Tied 7–7 |
2 | 8:43 | OKST | Taylor Cornelius 1 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola kick) | OKST 7–14 |
2 | 2:12 | OKST | Matt Ammendola 22 Yd FG | OKST 7–17 |
3 | 13:03 | OKST | Matt Ammendola 48 Yd FG | OKST 7–20 |
3 | 9:18 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 34 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | OKST 14–20 |
3 | 6:40 | OKST | Dillon Stoner 32 Yd pass from Taylor Cornelius (Matt Ammendola kick) | OKST 14–27 |
3 | 5:11 | OKST | Za'Carrius Green 13 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Matt Ammendola kick) | OKST 14–34 |
3 | 1:30 | BSU | Chase Blakley 5 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | OKST 21–34 |
4 | 11:07 | OKST | Matt Ammendola 23 Yd FG | OKST 21–37 |
4 | 4:16 | OKST | Taylor Cornelius 6 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick) | OKST 21–44 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 39–56, 380 YDS, 3 TD; Taylor Cornelius (OKST): 15–26, 243 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 14 CAR, 53 YDS; Justice Hill (OKST): 15 CAR, 123 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A. J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 70 YDS, 1 TD; Tylan Wallace (OKST): 5 REC, 105 YDS.
At Wyoming
Boise State at Wyoming
- Date: September 29, 2018
- Location: War Memorial Stadium
Laramie, WY - Game start: 5:00 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:30
- Game attendance: 22,271
- Game weather: Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Hazy • Wind: 16 MPH W
- Referee: Kevin Boitmann
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Jay Feely, John Schriffen
1 | 9:39 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 13 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 7–0 |
2 | 11:02 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 21 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–0 |
2 | 5:42 | BSU | Khalil Shakir 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 21–0 |
2 | 0:35 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 30 Yd Field Goal | BSU 24–0 |
3 | 14:49 | WYO | Nico Evans 75 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick) | BSU 24–7 |
3 | 9:23 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 33 Yd Field Goal | BSU 27–7 |
4 | 6:29 | BSU | John Hightower 41 Yd pass from Brett Rypien | BSU 34–7 |
4 | 5:47 | WYO | James Price 72 Yd pass from Tyler Vander Waal | BSU 34–14 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–42, 342 YDS, 2 TD; Tyler Vander Waal (WYO): 15–25, 214 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 57 YDS, 1 TD; Nico Evans (WYO): 12 CAR, 141 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD; James Price (WYO): 2 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD.
San Diego State
San Diego State at Boise State
- Date: October 6, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 1:30 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:23
- Game attendance: 36,679
- Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: 3 MPH WNW
- Referee: Brad Van Vark
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison, Tom Scofield
1 | 9:14 | SDSU | John Baron II 36 Yd Field Goal | SDSU 3–0 |
1 | 6:48 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Joel Velazquez Kick) | BSU 3–7 |
2 | 13:09 | SDSU | John Baron II 41 Yd Field Goal | BSU 6–7 |
2 | 4:36 | SDSU | Chase Jasmin 2 Yd Run (John Baron II Kick) | SDSU 13–7 |
4 | 10:10 | SDSU | Jordan Byrd 72 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) | SDSU 19–7 |
4 | 3:05 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Joel Velazquez PAT failed) | SDSU 19–13 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 21–41, 170 YDS, 2 INT; Ryan Agnew (SDSU): 8–15, 113 YDS.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 66 YDS, 2 TD; Chase Jasmin (SDSU): 26 CAR, 78 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 44 YDS; Fred Trevillion (SDSU): 3 REC, 57 YDS.
At Nevada
Boise State at Nevada
(rivalry)
(rivalry)
- Date: October 13, 2018
- Location: Mackay Stadium
Reno, NV - Game start: 8:30 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:38
- Game attendance: 21,431
- Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Weather: Cool and breezy • Wind: 9 MPH NNE
- Referee: Cal McNeill
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Aaron Murray, Cassie Mckinney
1 | 11:44 | NEV | Ramiz Ahmed 35 Yd Field Goal | NEV 0–3 |
1 | 6:25 | BSU | John Hightower 88 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–3 |
1 | 2:17 | NEV | Jaxson Kincaide 21 Yd Run (Ramiz Ahmed Kick) | NEV 7–10 |
2 | 13:49 | BSU | Tyler Horton 99 Yd Interception Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–10 |
2 | 0:42 | NEV | Elijah Cooks 11 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick) | NEV 14–17 |
2 | 0:00 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 31 Yd Field Goal | Tied 17–17 |
3 | 10:12 | BSU | CT Thomas 36 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 24–17 |
3 | 6:51 | NEV | McLane Mannix 50 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick) | Tied 24–24 |
3 | 5:37 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 41 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 31–24 |
3 | 1:21 | NEV | Ramiz Ahmed 28 Yd Field Goal | BSU 31–27 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 28–38, 299 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT; Ty Gangi (NEV): 24–42, 304 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 24 CAR, 69 YDS; Kelton Moore (NEV): 8 CAR, 35 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD; McLane Mannix (NEV): 4 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
Colorado State
Colorado State at Boise State
- Date: October 19, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 7:00 p.m. MDT
- Game attendance: 32,299
- Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 4 MPH WNW
- Referee: M. VanderVelde
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Jason Benetti, Kelly Stouffer, Olivia Dekker
1 | 12:39 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 13 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth kick) | BSU 0–7 |
1 | 4:15 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 35 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–14 |
1 | 0:00 | BSU | Kekaula Kaniho 74 Yd Punt Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–21 |
2 | 0:35 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–28 |
2 | 0:24 | BSU | Sean Modster 17 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–35 |
2 | 0:02 | CSU | Preston Williams 47 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick) | BSU 7–35 |
3 | 6:13 | CSU | Warren Jackson 8 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick) | BSU 14–35 |
3 | 3:09 | BSU | Garrett Collingham 4 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–42 |
4 | 11:45 | BSU | Sean Modster 25 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–49 |
4 | 9:01 | CSU | Warren Jackson 10 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Wyatt Bryan Kick) | BSU 21–49 |
4 | 8:54 | BSU | Avery Williams 44 Yd Kickoff Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 21–56 |
4 | 4:48 | CSU | Izzy Matthews 5 Yd Run (Wyatt Bryan Kick) | BSU 28–56 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypein (BSU): 22–26, 308 YDS, 4 TD; K. J. Carta-Samuels (CSU): 19–30, 244 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 85 YDS, 1 TD; Izzy Matthews (CSU): 12 CAR, 109 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 6 REC, 137 YDS, 2 TD; Preston Williams (CSU): 9 REC, 154 YDS, 1 TD.
At Air Force
Boise State at Air Force
- Date: October 27, 2018
- Location: Falcon Stadium
Colorado Springs, CO - Game start: 5:00 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:24
- Game attendance: 27,753
- Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 5 MPH N
- Referee: Brandon Cruse
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz, Steve Beuerlein, Cassie Mckinney
1 | 12:52 | BSU | John Hightower 44 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–0 |
1 | 9:57 | AF | Cole Fagan 17 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick) | Tied 7–7 |
1 | 5:56 | BSU | John Hightower 18 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–7 |
2 | 14:56 | AF | Marcus Bennett 20 Yd pass from Isaiah Sanders (Jake Koehnke Kick) | Tied 14–14 |
2 | 11:38 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 21 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 21–14 |
2 | 9:30 | AF | Isaiah Sanders 5 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick) | Tied 21–21 |
2 | 1:12 | AF | Andrew Smith 32 Yd pass from Joseph Saucier (Jake Koehnke Kick) | AF 21–28 |
2 | 0:05 | BSU | CT Thomas 35 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | Tied 28–28 |
3 | 8:22 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 30 Yd Field Goal | BSU 31–28 |
3 | 6:04 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 38–28 |
3 | 0:20 | AF | Jake Koehnke 38 Yd Field Goal | BSU 38–31 |
4 | 12:14 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 47 Yd Field Goal (Jake Koehnke Kick) | BSU 41–31 |
4 | 5:24 | AF | Kadin Remsberg 5 Yd pass from Isaiah Sanders (Jake Koehnke Kick) | BSU 41–38 |
4 | 3:21 | BSU | John Hightower 61 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 48–38 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 20–34, 399 YDS, 5 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 10–15, 210 YDS, 2 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 22 CAR, 136 YDS, 1 TD; Isaiah Sanders (AF): 28 CAR, 97 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: John Hightower (BSU): 8 REC, 182 YDS, 3 TD; Joseph Saucier (AF): 2 REC, 77 YDS.
BYU
BYU at Boise State
- Date: November 3, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 8:15 p.m. MDT
- Elapsed time: 3:27
- Game attendance: 35,241
- Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Mostly cloudy • Wind: 6 MPH W
- Referee: Eddy Shelton
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Kevin Brown, Andre Ware, Alex Corddry
1 | 9:27 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–7 |
1 | 0:54 | BSU | A.J. Richardson 7 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 0–14 |
2 | 9:08 | BYU | Skyler Southam 26 Yd Field Goal | BSU 3–14 |
2 | 4:58 | BYU | Skyler Southam 43 Yd Field Goal | BSU 6–14 |
3 | 9:46 | BYU | Zach Wilson 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick) | BSU 13–14 |
3 | 1:44 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 13–21 |
4 | 6:32 | BYU | Skyler Southam 41 Yd Field Goal | BSU 16–21 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–35, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Zach Wilson (BYU): 18–27, 252 YDS.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 25 CAR, 89 YDS, 2 TD; Matt Hadley (BYU): 11 CAR, 39 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 4 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD; Talon Shumway (BYU): 3 REC, 62 YDS.
Fresno State
Fresno State at Boise State
(Battle for the Milk Can)
(Battle for the Milk Can)
- Date: November 9, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
- Elapsed time: 3:20
- Game attendance: 33,118
- Game weather: Temperature: 35 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly cloudy • Wind: 2 MPH E
- Referee: C. Castleberry
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison
1 | 6:37 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 35 Yd Field Goal | BSU 0–3 |
2 | 14:12 | FRES | KeeSean Johnson 3 Yd pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick) | FRES 7–3 |
2 | 0:00 | FRES | Asa Fuller 47 Yd Field Goal | FRES 10–3 |
3 | 11:42 | FRES | Ronnie Rivers 1 Yd Run (Asa Fuller Kick) | FRES 17–3 |
3 | 5:56 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 7 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | FRES 17–10 |
4 | 14:57 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | Tied 17–17 |
4 | 9:22 | BSU | Khalil Shakir 49 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 17–24 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 24–29, 269 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 24–35, 283 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 30 CAR, 144 YDS, 2 TD; Jordan Mims (FRES): 8 CAR, 47 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: A.J. Richardson (BSU): 5 REC, 66 YDS; KeeSean Johnson (FRES): 8 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD.
Quarterback Brett Rypien broke the Mountain West record for passing yards in a career, which now stands at 12,924 yards. The previous record was 12,690 set by Ryan Lindley of San Diego State in 2011.[34] He also broke the Mountain West career completions record, also previously held by Lindley, and now has 981 career completions.
At New Mexico
Boise State at New Mexico
- Date: November 16, 2018
- Location: Dreamstyle Stadium
Albuquerque, NM - Game start: 7:00 p.m. MST
- Elapsed time: 3:18
- Game attendance: 16,883
- Game weather: Temperature: 48 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 2 MPH SW
- Referee: Kevin Hassell
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, John Schriffen
1 | 12:38 | BSU | Sean Modster 15 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–0 |
1 | 2:21 | BSU | Sean Modster 16 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 14–0 |
2 | 13:07 | UNM | Daevon Vigilant 1 Yd Run (Andrew Shelley Kick) | BSU 14–7 |
2 | 9:38 | BSU | Desmond Williams 9 Yd Fumble Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 21–7 |
2 | 0:39 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 34 Yd Field Goal | BSU 24–7 |
3 | 11:07 | BSU | Sean Modster 5 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 31–7 |
4 | 10:50 | UNM | Marcus Hayes 86 Yd Punt Return (Andrew Shelley Kick) | BSU 31–14 |
4 | 8:18 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 41 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 38–14 |
4 | 1:14 | BSU | Andrew Van Buren 8 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 45–14 |
- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 17–27, 222 YDS, 3 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 7–11, 88 YDS, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 20 CAR, 145 YDS, 1 TD; Sheriron Jones (UNM): 12 CAR, 56 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 9 REC, 129 YDS, 3 TD; Delane Hart-Johnson (UNM): 4 REC, 77 YDS.
Utah State
Utah State at Boise State
- Date: November 24, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 8:15 p.m. MST
- Elapsed time: 3:25
- Game attendance: 35,960
- Game weather: Temperature: 36 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 4 MPH E
- Referee: Scott Campbell
- TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott, Tom Ramsey, Ed Aschoff
1 | 11:14 | USU | Jalen Greene 9 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick) | USU 7–0 |
1 | 2:35 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | Tied 7–7 |
2 | 14:45 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 23 Yd Field Goal | BSU 7–10 |
2 | 10:09 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 7–17 |
2 | 7:34 | USU | Ron'quavion Tarver 12 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick) | BSU 14–17 |
3 | 7:09 | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 27 Yd Field Goal | BSU 14–20 |
4 | 14:53 | USU | Dominik Eberle 45 Yd Field Goal | BSU 17–20 |
4 | 7:23 | BSU | Garrett Collingham 1 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) | BSU 17–26 |
4 | 3:12 | USU | Gerold Bright 83 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick) | BSU 24–26 |
4 | 0:04 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | BSU 24–33 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 23–32, 310 YDS, 1 TD; Jordan Love (USU): 29–47, 363 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 37 CAR, 200 YDS, 3 TD; Darwin Thompson (USU): 11 CAR, 61 YDS.
- Receiving leaders: CT Thomas (BSU): 6 REC, 89 YDS; Aaren Vaughns (USU): 7 REC, 107 YDS.
Running back Alexander Mattison was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week following rushing for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns on a career high 37 carries.[37] He also added 3 catches for 12 yards.
Fresno State (Mountain West Championship game)
Fresno State at Boise State
(Mountain West Championship Game)
(Mountain West Championship Game)
- Date: December 1, 2018
- Location: Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID - Game start: 5:45 p.m. MST
- Elapsed time: 3:35
- Game attendance: 23,662
- Game weather: 36 °F (2 °C) • Weather: Snow • Wind: 9 MPH ESE
- Referee: Kevin Hassell
- TV announcers (ESPN): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay
1 | 9:03 | FRES | Michiah Quick 15 Yd pass from Marcus McMaryion (Asa Fuller Kick) | FRES 7–0 |
1 | 1:56 | BSU | Sean Modster 10 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick) | Tied 7–7 |
2 | 3:20 | FRES | Asa Fuller 44 Yd Field Goal | FRES 10–7 |
3 | 11:07 | FRES | Asa Fuller 38 Yd Field Goal | FRES 13–7 |
4 | 8:01 | BSU | Alexander Mattison 34 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth PAT blocked) | Tied 13–13 |
OT | BSU | Haden Hoggarth 23 Yd Field Goal | BSU 13–16 | |
OT | FRES | Ronnie Rivers 1 Yd Run | FRES 19–16 |

- Passing leaders: Brett Rypien (BSU): 15–31, 125 YDS, 1 TD; Marcus McMaryion (FRES): 21–33, 170 YDS, 1 TD.
- Rushing leaders: Alexander Mattison (BSU): 40 CAR, 200 YDS, 1 TD; Ronnie Rivers (FRES): 17 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD.
- Receiving leaders: Sean Modster (BSU): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD; Michiah Quick (FRES): 4 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD.
Vs. Boston College (First Responder Bowl)
Boston College vs. Boise State
(First Responder Bowl)
(First Responder Bowl)
- Date: December 26, 2018
- Location: Cotton Bowl
Dallas, TX - Game start: 11:30 a.m. MST
- TV announcers (ESPN): Lowell Galindo, Ahmad D. Brooks, Kris Budden
With Boston College leading 7–0 with 5:08 remaining in the 1st quarter, the game was delayed due to inclement weather. After an hour and a half delay, the game was canceled and ruled a no contest.[40]
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Rankings
Post-season awards
Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year
Brett Rypien – Sr. QB
Mountain West first team
Offense
Brett Rypien – Sr. QB
Alexander Mattison – Jr. RB
Ezra Cleveland – So. OL
John Molchon – Jr. OL
Defense
Curtis Weaver – So. DL
Jabril Frazier – Sr. DL
Tyler Horton – Sr. DB
Mountain West second team
Offense
Sean Modster – Sr. WR
Mountain West honorable mention
Durrant Miles – Sr. DL
Kekoa Nawahine – Jr. DB
Avery Williams – So. DB/RS
- Award Reference:[41]
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Players drafted into the NFL
References
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