2017 Boise State Broncos football team

Listed in the order that they were released.

Rimington Trophy – Sr. C Mason Hampton{{cite web|title=Rimington Trophy Press Release|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/bosu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2017RimingtonSpringList.pdf|date=May 22, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Chuck Bednarik Award – Jr. DT David Moa{{cite web|title=2017 Bednarik Award Watch List|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/bosu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/2017_Bednarik_Award_Watch_List.pdf|date=July 10, 2017|access-date=July 12, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Maxwell Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien{{cite web|title=2017 Maxwell Award Watch List|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/bosu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/2017_Maxwell_Award_Watch_List.pdf|date=July 10, 2017|access-date=July 12, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Bronko Nagurski Trophy – Jr. DT David Moa{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-13/college-football-2017-bronko-nagurski-trophy-watch-list|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

Outland Trophy – Sr. OT Archie Lewis & Jr. DT David Moa{{cite web|title=2017 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/bosu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/2017_outland_trophy_preseason.pdf|date=July 13, 2017|access-date=July 14, 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

John Mackey Award – Sr. TE Jake Roh{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 John Mackey Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-11/college-football-2017-john-mackey-award-watch-list|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

Paul Hornung Award – Sr. WR Cedrick Wilson Jr.{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Paul Hornung Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-17/college-football-2017-paul-hornung-award-watch-list|date=July 17, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

Fred Biletnikoff Award – Sr. WR Cedrick Wilson{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Biletnikoff Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-18/college-football-2017-biletnikoff-award-watch-list|date=July 18, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

Wuerffel Trophy – Jr. QB Brett Rypien{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Danny Wuerffel Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-18/college-football-2017-danny-wuerffel-award-watch-list|date=July 18, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017}}

Davey O'Brien Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Davey O'Brien Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-19/college-football-2017-davey-obrien-award-watch-list|date=July 19, 2017|access-date=July 19, 2017}}

Walter Camp Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien{{cite web|title=College football: 2017 Walter Camp Award watch list|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-07-21/college-football-2017-walter-camp-award-watch-list|date=July 21, 2017|access-date=July 21, 2017}}

Manning Award – Jr. QB Brett Rypien{{cite web|title=Manning Award Watch List, 2017-18|url=https://www.allstatesugarbowl.org/site980.php|access-date=August 17, 2017}}

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.{{cite web|last1=Tust|first1=Jay|title=Boise State and San Diego State picked to meet in 2017 MW Championship Game|url=http://www.ktvb.com/sports/ncaaf/boise-state/boise-state-and-san-diego-state-picked-to-meet-in-2017-mw-championship-game/459373224|website=KTVB.com|publisher=TEGNA|date=July 25, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2017}} 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.{{cite web|last1=Gagliardi|first1=Robert|title=UW's Allen, Wingard named preseason MW players of the year|url=http://www.wyosports.net/university_of_wyoming/football/uw-s-allen-wingard-named-preseason-mw-players-of-the/article_70219352-7142-11e7-ba68-2fb8eec27695.html|website=WyoSports.net|date=July 25, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2017}}

1. Boise State – 161 (21)
2. Colorado State – 135 (6)
3. Wyoming – 114 (1)
4. Air Force – 82
5. New Mexico – 68
6. Utah State – 28

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| rankyear = 2017

| poll = AP Poll and CFP Rankings after October 31 released prior to game

| timezone = Mountain

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| time = 1:45 p.m.

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| nonconf = y

| rank =

| opponent = Troy

| site_stadium = Albertsons Stadium

| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPNU

| score = 24–13

| attend = 31,581

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

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| time = 8:30 p.m.

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| away = y

| rank =

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| opprank = 20

| site_stadium = Martin Stadium

| site_cityst = Pullman, WA

| tv = ESPN

| score = 44–47

| overtime = 3OT

| attend = 32,631

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| rank =

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| site_stadium = Albertsons Stadium

| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPN

| score = 28–14

| attend = 28,385

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| nonconf = y

| rank =

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| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 23–42

| attend = 33,947

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| away = y

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| tv = ESPN

| score = 24–7

| attend = 59,753

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| away = y

| rank =

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| opprank = 19

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| site_cityst = San Diego, CA

| tv = CBSSN

| score = 31–14

| attend = 49,053

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 24–14

| attend = 35,565

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| away = y

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| site_stadium = Maverik Stadium

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| tv = CBSSN

| score = 41–14

| attend = 19,012

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| site_cityst = Boise, ID

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| score = 41–14

| attend = 30,858

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| away = y

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| site_stadium = Colorado State Stadium

| site_cityst = Fort Collins, CO

| tv = CBSSN

| score = 59–52

| overtime = OT

| attend = 32,166

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| time = 8:15 p.m.

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| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPN2

| score = 44–19

| attend = 33,030

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|{{CFB schedule entry

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| time = 1:30 p.m.

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| away = y

| rank = 23

| opponent = Fresno State

| gamename = Battle for the Milk Can

| site_stadium = Bulldog Stadium

| site_cityst = Fresno, CA

| tv = CBSSN

| score = 17–28

| attend = 31,526

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| w/l = w

| rank =

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| opprank = 25

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| site_stadium = Albertsons Stadium

| site_cityst = Boise, ID

| tv = ESPN

| score = 17–14

| attend = 24,515

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

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| time = 1:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| rank = 25

| opponent = Oregon

| gamename = Las Vegas Bowl

| site_stadium = Sam Boyd Stadium

| site_cityst = Whitney, NV

| tv = ABC

| score = 38–28

| attend = 36,432

}}

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• Andy Avalos – Defensive coordinator
• Lee Marks – Running backs
• Eric Kiesau – Wide receivers
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• Brad Bedell – Offensive linemen
• Steve Caldwell – Defensive linemen
• Gabe Franklin – Safeties
• Jeff Pitman – Director, Strength and Conditioning
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{{See also|2017 Troy Trojans football team}}

{{AFB game box start

|Title=Troy at Boise State

|Visitor=Trojans

|Host=Broncos

|V1=3|V2=7|V3=0|V4=3

|H1=7|H2=10|H3=0|H4=7

|Date=September 2, 2017

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=1:47 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 26 minutes

|Attendance=31,581

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|92|°F|°C}} • Weather: Sunny • Wind: Calm

|Referee=Ted Pitts

|TVAnnouncers=Mike Couzens and John Congemi

|TVStation=ESPNU

}}

{{AFB game box end}}

• 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.

{{Clear}}

{{See also|2017 Washington State Cougars football team}}

{{AFB game box start

|Title=Boise State at Washington State

|Visitor=Broncos

|Host=No. 20 Cougars

|V1=7|V2=3|V3=7|V4=14|VOT=3|VOT2=7|VOT3=3

|H1=7|H2=3|H3=0|H4=21|HOT=3|HOT2=7|HOT3=6

|Date=September 9, 2017

|Location=Martin Stadium
Pullman, WA

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=8:36 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=4 hours and 6 minutes

|Attendance=32,631

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|71|°F|°C}} • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: WSW 8

|Referee=Terry Leyden

|TVAnnouncers=Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore and Quint Kessenich (sideline)

|TVStation=ESPN

}}

{{AFB game box end}}

• 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.

{{Clear}}

{{See also|2017 New Mexico Lobos football team}}

{{AFB game box start

|Title=New Mexico at Boise State

|Visitor=Lobos

|Host=Broncos

|V1=0|V2=7|V3=0|V4=7

|H1=7|H2=7|H3=0|H4=14

|Date={{Tooltip|September 14, 2017|Thursday}}

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=6:05 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 2 minutes

|Attendance=28,385

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|70|°F|°C}} • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: NW 10 MPH

|Referee=Mike Defee

|TVAnnouncers=Dave Flemming, Brock Huard and Laura Rutledge (sideline)

|TVStation=ESPN

}}

{{AFB game box end}}

• 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.

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{{See also|2017 Virginia Cavaliers football team}}

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|Title=Virginia at Boise State

|Visitor=Cavaliers

|Host=Broncos

|V1=7|V2=14|V3=14|V4=7

|H1=7|H2=7|H3=0|H4=9

|Date={{Tooltip|September 22, 2017|Friday}}

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=6:01 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 24 minutes

|Attendance=33,947

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|Referee=David Epperly

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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.

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{{See also|2017 BYU Cougars football team}}

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|Title=Boise State at BYU

|Visitor=Broncos

|Host=Cougars

|V1=0|V2=17|V3=0|V4=7

|H1=7|H2=0|H3=0|H4=0

|Date={{Tooltip|October 6, 2017|Friday}}

|Location=LaVell Edwards Stadium
Provo, UT

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=8:26 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 12 minutes

|Attendance=59,753

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|50|°F|°C}} • Weather: Night Game • Wind: Calm

|Referee=Kevin Hassell

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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.

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{{See also|2017 San Diego State Aztecs football team}}

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|Visitor=Broncos

|Host=No. 19 Aztecs

|V1=14|V2=7|V3=0|V4=10

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=7|H4=7

|Date=October 14, 2017

|Location=SDCCU Stadium
San Diego, CA

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=8:39 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 13 minutes

|Attendance=49,053

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|69|°F|°C}} • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: Calm

|Referee=Brandon Cruse

|TVAnnouncers=Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor and Jenny Dell (sideline)

|TVStation=CBSSN

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Wyoming Cowboys football team}}

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|Title=Wyoming at Boise State

|Visitor=Cowboys

|Host=Broncos

|V1=7|V2=0|V3=7|V4=0

|H1=0|H2=3|H3=7|H4=14

|Date=October 21, 2017

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=8:21 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 6 minutes

|Attendance=35,565

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|43|°F|°C}} • Weather: Light Rain • Wind: ESE 12

|Referee=David Alvarez

|TVAnnouncers=Roy Philpott and Tom Ramsey

|TVStation=ESPN2

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Utah State Aggies football team}}

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|Title=Boise State at Utah State

|Visitor=Broncos

|Host=Aggies

|V1=14|V2=14|V3=7|V4=6

|H1=7|H2=0|H3=7|H4=0

|Date=October 28, 2017

|Location=Maverik Stadium
Logan, UT

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=8:07 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 26 minutes

|Attendance=19,012

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|52|°F|°C}} • Weather: Clear Skies • Wind: 5 MPH SE

|Referee=Kevin Hassell

|TVAnnouncers=Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor and Jenny Dell (sideline)

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Nevada Wolf Pack football team|Boise State–Nevada football rivalry}}

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|Title=Nevada at Boise State
(rivalry)

|Visitor=Wolf Pack

|Host=Broncos

|V1=7|V2=7|V3=0|V4=0

|H1=10|H2=21|H3=7|H4=3

|Date=November 4, 2017

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MDT

|StartTime=5:02 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours

|Attendance=30,858

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|42|°F|°C}} • Weather: Partly Sunny • Wind: 9 MPH NW

|Referee=Stephen Baron

|TVAnnouncers=Clay Matvick and Kirk Morrison

|TVStation=ESPNU

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Colorado State Rams football team}}

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|Title=Boise State at Colorado State

|Visitor=Broncos

|Host=Rams

|V1=3|V2=14|V3=21|V4=14|VOT=7

|H1=21|H2=14|H3=7|H4=10|HOT=0

|Date=November 11, 2017

|Location=Colorado State Stadium
Fort Collins, CO

|TimeZone=MST

|StartTime=8:35 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=4 hours and 30 minutes

|Attendance=32,166

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|44|°F|°C}} • Weather: Clear and Windy • Wind: 22 MPH N

|Referee=Cooper Castlebe

|TVAnnouncers=Rich Waltz, David Diehl and Jenny Dell (sideline)

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article184217246.html|title=Boise State's Mattison breaks school record, Harsin gets contract extension|publisher=Idaho Statesman|date=November 12, 2017|access-date=November 13, 2017}}

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{{See also|2017 Air Force Falcons football team}}

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|Title=Air Force at Boise State

|Visitor=Falcons

|Host=No. 25 Broncos

|V1=7|V2=3|V3=0|V4=9

|H1=17|H2=10|H3=10|H4=7

|Date=November 18, 2017

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MST

|StartTime=8:26 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 2 minutes

|Attendance=33,030

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|37|°F|°C}} • Weather: Fair • Wind: ESE 9

|Referee=Reggie Smith

|TVAnnouncers=Roy Philpott and Tom Ramsey

|TVStation=ESPN2

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|Boise State–Fresno State football rivalry}}

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|Title=Boise State at Fresno State
(Battle for the Milk Can)

|Visitor=No. 24 Broncos

|Host=Bulldogs

|V1=7|V2=0|V3=3|V4=7

|H1=7|H2=3|H3=6|H4=12

|Date=November 25, 2017

|Location=Bulldog Stadium
Fresno, CA

|TimeZone=MST

|StartTime=1:35 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 27 minutes

|Attendance=31,526

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|72|°F|°C}} • Weather: Sunny • Wind: SW 4 MPH

|Referee=David Alvarez

|TVAnnouncers=Rich Waltz, Jay Feely and Jenny Dell (sideline)

|TVStation=CBSSN

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Fresno State Bulldogs football team|2017 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game}}

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|Title=Boise State vs Fresno State
(Mountain West Conference Championship Game)

|Visitor=No. 25 Bulldogs

|Host=Broncos

|V1=0|V2=14|V3=0|V4=0

|H1=3|H2=7|H3=0|H4=7

|Date=December 2, 2017

|Location=Albertsons Stadium
Boise, ID

|TimeZone=MST

|StartTime=5:50 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 27 minutes

|Attendance=24,515

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|40|°F|°C}} • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: E 4 MPH

|Referee=David Alvarez

|TVAnnouncers=Adam Amin, Dusty Dvoracek and Molly McGrath (sideline)

|TVStation=ESPN

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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.

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{{See also|2017 Oregon Ducks football team|2017 Las Vegas Bowl}}

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|Title=Boise State vs Oregon
(Las Vegas Bowl)

|Visitor=No. 25 Broncos

|Host=Ducks

|V1=14|V2=10|V3=7|V4=7

|H1=0|H2=14|H3=0|H4=14

|Date=December 16, 2017

|Location=Sam Boyd Stadium
Whitney, NV

|TimeZone=MST

|StartTime=1:30 p.m.

|ElapsedTime=3 hours and 30 minutes

|Attendance=36,432

|Weather=Temperature: {{Convert|58|°F|°C}} • Weather: Lightly Cloudy • Wind: 1 MPH

|Referee=Adam Savoie (AAC)

|TVAnnouncers=Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit and Molly McGrath (sideline)

|TVStation=ABC

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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.

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{{Further|2017 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings}}

{{NCAA Division I FBS CFP ranking movements

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|cfpfirstweek=9

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|coaches_pre=RV

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|coaches_1=RV

|AP_2=RV

|coaches_2=RV

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|coaches_3=RV

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|coaches_4=NR

|AP_5=NR

|coaches_5=NR

|AP_6=NR

|coaches_6=NR

|AP_7=NR

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|coaches_8=RV

|AP_9=RV

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|AP_10=RV

|coaches_10=RV

|cfp_10=NR

|AP_11=RV

|coaches_11=RV

|cfp_11=25

|AP_12=25

|coaches_12=24

|cfp_12=23

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|coaches_13=RV

|cfp_13=NR

|AP_14=25

|coaches_14=25

|cfp_14=25

|AP_15=22

|coaches_15=22

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Leighton Vander Esch – Jr. LB

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

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

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:{{cite web|author=MW |url=http://themw.com/documents/2017/11/29//2017_MW_Football_Honors_Release_Website.pdf |title=Mountain West Announces 2017 Football All-Conference Teams and |publisher=Themwc.com |access-date=2017-11-30}}

{{see also|2018 NFL draft}}

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