Game Day Guide: Boise State hosts Portland State in 2024 home opener
The Broncos are looking to bounce back after a last-second loss to the Oregon Ducks on Sep. 7.
Boise State looks to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Oregon earlier in September as the team prepares to face Portland State in the 2024 season home opener at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday night.
The Broncos lost to the Ducks after a game-winning last-second field goal at the end of the game put Oregon on top 37-34 on Sep. 7. The loss broke BSU's three-game undefeated streak against the Ducks.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continued his Heisman Trophy campaign against Oregon, racking up 192 rushing yards and three more touchdowns to his total.
Jeanty now has a whopping 459 yards and nine touchdowns through two games this season. He had 14 rushing touchdowns all of last season.
The 215-pound bruiser surpassed program records with six rushing touchdowns and 267 yards at Georgia Southern in the season opener, surpassing Cedric Minter's mark of 261 rushing yards set in 1978. Jeanty averaged 13.4 yards on 20 carries against the Eagles.
"I think this is the best running back I've seen since I've been here," Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said. "He's certainly an NFL guy. He doesn't go down on first contact ever. He's one of the best stiff arm guys that we've gone against. He runs really, really physical and then the next guy they brought in ran for 100 yards too. They hold you accountable. They make you tackle. They're gonna make DBs tackle, they do a really good job of that, and the back is certainly a big piece of their success."
The Broncos are now looking to bounce back against the 0-2 Portland State Vikings on Saturday night.
The status of the game itself was called into question earlier this week after Portland State had to cancel its game last Saturday against South Dakota after the Vikings team had an outbreak of pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory illness also known as whooping cough.
The school announced Monday that all affected players were given antibiotics and everyone is expected to be healthy for the game against Boise State.
The two teams have met eight times in the past, with Boise State winning seven of the games. The last time they faced each other was in 2019, with BSU coming out on top 45-10.
Portland State's sole win in the series came in 1992, when BSU was still in the Big Sky Conference.
The Broncos enter Saturday's game with a 98.7% to win, according to ESPN Analytics.
Game Information Broncos vs. Vikings
Boise State (1-1, 0-0 MW) vs. Portland State (0-2, 0-1 Big Sky)
- Saturday, Sept. 21
- Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. MT
- Television: FS1
- Albertsons Stadium - Boise, Idaho
- Capacity: 36,363
- Weather: High of 74 | Low of 51 | Mostly Sunny
How to Watch TV, Radio, Streaming
ON TV/STREAMING
Boise State's third game of the 2024 campaign is being broadcast on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fox Sports, Fubo, YouTube TV
- Broadcast crew: Eric Collins - play by play. Spencer Tillman - analyst.
- When: 7:45 p.m. MT | 6:45 p.m. PT Saturday, Sept. 21
- Where: Albertsons Stadium - Boise, Idaho
ON THE RADIO
Fans can listen to the game on the Bronco Radio Network, with Bob Behler calling play-by-play alongside former Boise State offensive lineman Pete Cavender. The Bronco Radio Network is available online and through the 2024 affiliates listed below. Saturday's call can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 390.
- Boise: KBOI 670 AM
- Boise: KBOI 93.1 FM
- Idaho Falls: KSPZ 980 AM
- Idaho Falls: KSPZ 98.7 FM
- McCall: KDZY 98.3 FM
- Pocatello: KSPZ 94.5 FM
- Salmon: KSRA 960 AM
- St. Maries: KOFE 1240 AM
- Twin Falls: KSNQ 98.3 FM
Bronco Roundup On the Blue
BRONCO ROUNDUP GAME DAY SHOW
Start your Saturday with KTVB's Jay Tust and Brady Frederick on the official TV station for Bronco Nation! A pair of pre-game shows will provide fans with an in-depth breakdown of Boise State's bout with Portland State.
The first Bronco Roundup Game Day Show starts at 9 a.m. MT Saturday on KTVB Channel 7, KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, and the KTVB mobile app.
Forty-five minutes before the season home opener kick off, Tust and Frederick return with an exclusive show inside Albertsons Stadium on KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channel, KTVB+, and the KTVB mobile app. Get an up-close look at Boise State players on The Blue starting at 7 p.m. MT Saturday.
Both editions of Bronco Roundup will break down matchup storylines, players and trends to watch, Boise State's path to victory and comments from coaches and captains leading up to kickoff. Saturday's show on KTVB's digital platforms includes last-minute injury updates and sideline interviews.
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POST-GAME COVERAGE
KTVB will live stream Boise State's press conference immediately following Saturday's game on KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channel, KTVB+ for Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV and the KTVB mobile app.
Bronco Nation can expect to hear from head coach Spencer Danielson and select players. All interviews are posted online following the press conference. Coverage continues Saturday night on KTVB.COM with a game recap, photo gallery, extended highlights, key takeaways and more.