Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos basically got here out of nowhere to turn into one of many high groups within the nation, received the Mountain West Conference and earned a first-round bye within the College Football Playoff.
Boise State completed 12-1 and undefeated in opposition to convention opponents. With Penn State on the schedule Tuesday night time, the Broncos are leaning into the underdog mantra. The Broncos are asking the media, followers and whoever else to “please rely us out.”
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Boise State Broncos operating again Ashton Jeanty, #2, runs for a landing in opposition to the Wyoming Cowboys throughout the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming, on Nov. 23, 2024. (Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images)
“I believe Boise State as a program is simply counted out,” Jeanty mentioned, via ESPN. “I’d say we embraced it, however that is been the story for us. We’ve been the underdogs for a protracted, very long time. We’re simply right here to show that we are able to compete with the perfect of the perfect.”
Jeanty is the face of the underdog story.
He completed second to Travis Hunter in Heisman Trophy voting all whereas racking up 2,497 speeding yards and 29 speeding touchdowns. It was the second straight season he led the nation in speeding yards. He has Barry Sanders’ speeding yards file (2,628) in his sights however will want just a few extra video games below his belt to doubtlessly get there.
Boise State Broncos operating again Ashton Jeanty, #2, throughout the first quarter in opposition to the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Nov. 29, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)
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“It all begins and revolves round Jeanty,” Penn State head coach James Franklin mentioned. “In another yr, the man wins the Heisman and you can also make the argument he ought to have received it this yr.”
The Boise State soccer program is aware of about slaying giants.
The Broncos upset Oklahoma within the Fiesta Bowl in 2007 behind a well-known hook-and-ladder play after which the Statue of Liberty play from Jared Zabransky to Ian Johnson. The win put Boise State on the school soccer map they usually have seldom left the highlight.
Boise State Broncos followers present assist for Boise State Broncos operating again Ashton Jeanty, #2, throughout the recreation in opposition to the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)
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Beating Penn State, a blue blood faculty in terms of school soccer, could be simply as large of a win for the college’s historical past.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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