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Game Day Guide: Boise State vs. New Mexico

Everything Bronco Nation needs to know about Boise State's week two showdown against New Mexico Friday night in Albuquerque.

Zack Armstrong

AP

Published: 4:12 PM MDT September 6, 2022
Updated: 7:42 PM MDT September 9, 2022

Following a disappointing season-opening loss at Oregon State, the Boise State Broncos had little time to ponder things of the past, jumping right into practice Monday ahead of the first Mountain West contest of 2022.

During his weekly press conference, Boise State head coach Andy Avalos said the Broncos will carry the defeat with them, using it as a learning experience for Friday's matchup with New Mexico and beyond.

"We had a great practice this morning. The guys showed back up here this morning with a bunch of energy and they understand what our next challenge is. They understand it's a conference game on the road, on a short week, and they showed up with that urgency today. It was fun to get back on the field and get to work. I'm proud of the guys and how they flipped the switch."

Boise State's week two depth chart featured only two changes from the initial two-deep breakdown. Avalos said Borah grad and Bronco wide receiver Austin Bolt will miss the rest of the season with a lower leg injury after he was carted off the field in Corvallis. Eric McAlister or Shea Whiting will back up starter Billy Bowens Friday at the X.

In the secondary, senior field-side cornerback Markel Reed was also carted off at Reser Stadium. According to Boise State's depth chart, either Kaonohi Kaniho or Tyric LeBeauf will start against New Mexico.

As for the Broncos' quarterback competition, Hank Bachmeier is still listed as the No. 1 ahead of Taylen Green, but both players got work with the starters Monday. More on the QB battle can be found later in this article.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. This is the first time Boise State began a season with back-to-back road games since 2011. 

Boise State rides into Albuquerque on a six-game winning streak against the Lobos, dating back to 2017. In 12 contests between the Mountain West opponents since 1999, the Broncos have dominated the series, 11-1.

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