BOISE, Idaho — Boise State is set to host UT Martin Saturday in Albertsons Stadium in its first home contest since November 2021. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. MT on Fox Sports 1.
While Bronco Nation may be dwelling on the fact this is supposed to be a matchup on The Blue with Michigan State, not an FCS opponent, the Skyhawks are not to be taken lightly.
UT Martin boasts a balanced offensive attack, leading the Ohio Valley Conference and ranked second in the FCS with an average of 330.5 passing yards per game.
Graduate quarterback Dresser Winn is yet to be sacked in 2022. Winn has completed 51-of-78 passes (65.4%), tallying six touchdowns to just one interception.
Last week against New Mexico, the Boise State defense recorded 12 tackles for loss for the 13th time since 2005. Nine different Boise State players appeared in the tackle-for-loss column, with EDGE George Tarlas (3), cornerback Caleb Biggers (2) linebacker Ezekiel Noa (1.5) and defensive tackle Scott Matlock (1.5) leading the way.
The Broncos also generated six sacks against the Lobos, pushing Boise State's record to 27-1 in games since 2005 when recording five or more sacks.
As the 'Official Station of Bronco Nation,' fans can keep up with the score, updates and highlights from Saturday's showdown at Albertsons Stadium with KTVB's Game Tracker and live blog.
Scroll down to find KTVB's Game Tracker, which includes a real-time scoreboard and live blog with the latest tweets and updates from KTVB's Jay Tust and Brady Frederick, as well as Boise State football.
ESPN's Football Power Index gives Boise State a 97.4% chance to win Saturday's matchup against the Skyhawks. Since 2000, Boise State ranks second in the country with a home winning percentage of 90.6%. The Broncos' 125-13 record on The Blue trails only Oklahoma (124-11, 91.9%).
Check out KTVB's Game Day Guide for a full breakdown on ways to watch the game, key storylines and fan information, including Albertsons Stadium entry and pre-game festivities.
OFFENSIVE LEADERS
Passing:
Hank Bachmeier: 20-35, 200 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs
Dresser Winn: 51-78, 661 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing:
Taylen Green: 11 carries, 111 yards, 2 TDs
Zak Wallace: 37 carries, 223 yards, 4 TDs
Receiving:
Ashton Jeanty: 8 receptions, 79 yards
Colton Dowell: 17 receptions, 259 yards, 2 TDs
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
Tackles:
DJ Schramm: 15 total (8 solo, 7 assists)
John Ford II: 25 total (10 solo, 15 assists)
Sacks:
George Tarlas: 2 (-14 yards)
Ford II: 2 (19 yards)
Interceptions:
JL Skinner and Caleb Biggers: 1 each
Shaun Lewis: 2
Before the action gets underway on The Blue, be sure to tune into both of KTVB's live Bronco Roundup Game Day Shows. Join Jay Tust, Brady Frederick, Justin Corr and Tom Scott for the inside scoop on what to watch for in the Broncos-Skyhawks showdown.
The first Bronco Roundup Game Day Show will be live on KTVB Channel 7, KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku and Amazon Fire TV and on the KTVB mobile app on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. MT.
The second, commercial-free Bronco Roundup Game Day Show from inside Albertsons Stadium will be live from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. MT on KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, the KTVB mobile app and KTVB's YouTube channel.
The exclusive pre-game shows provide Bronco Nation with injury updates, interviews, keys to the game and a live look at the Boise State football team on The Blue.
KTVB will live stream Saturday's post-game press conference on KTVB.COM, the KTVB YouTube channel, and the KTVB mobile app.
Interviews with Boise State head coach Andy Avalos and players will be posted online soon after the press conference ends, so Bronco Nation can watch the press conference whenever and wherever they want.
Stay tuned to KTVB.COM after the game for a recap, highlights and comments from Boise State vs. UT Martin.
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