Boise, ID
Oct 5, 2024
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No. 21 Boise State overpowered Utah State with a decisive 62-30 victory in their Mountain West opener at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos surged to a 49-17 halftime lead, driven by Ashton Jeanty's exceptional 186 yards and three touchdowns on 13 first-half carries. His 63-yard rush set the tone early, and a 75-yard run further demonstrated his dominance.
Spencer Petras put up a commendable effort for Utah State with a career-high 372 passing yards and three touchdowns, including two connections with Jalen Royals, one of which was a standout 75-yard play. Despite Utah State's sizeable 507 yards of total offense, Boise State's relentless scoring, powered by Maddux Madsen's 256 passing yards and three touchdowns, and a pivotal 96-yard kickoff return by Dylan Riley, ensured a commanding win.
Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
Jeanty's 63-yard touchdown run shredded three tacklers, giving Boise State an immediate 7-0 lead and showcasing the strength of their rushing attack right from the start.
Jalen Royals (Utah State)
Royals hauled in a 59-yard touchdown pass from Petras, narrowing the gap to 14-10 and highlighting his deep-threat capability.
Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
Capitalizing on swift offensive momentum, Jeanty broke free for a 75-yard touchdown, stunning Utah State's defense and expanding Boise State's lead.
Dylan Riley (Boise State)
Riley's 96-yard kickoff return touchdown immediately answered a Utah State score, regaining momentum for Boise State and depleting Aggie morale.
Spencer Petras (Utah State)
Petras delivered a 6-yard touchdown pass to Otto Tia, showcasing his ability to generate scoring opportunities amidst a Boise State onslaught.
Rahsul Faison (Utah State)
Faison's 8-yard touchdown run was a valiant effort to narrow the score, reflecting his consistent ground game despite adverse team conditions.
Ashton Jeanty (Boise State, RB)
Jeanty's 186-yard, three-touchdown performance was central to Boise State's overwhelming offensive display. His early game-breaking runs set a high tempo the Aggies could not match.
Maddux Madsen (Boise State, QB)
Madsen's 256 passing yards and three touchdowns provided a balanced attack, complementing the ground game and maintaining Boise State's offensive prowess.
Spencer Petras (Utah State, QB)
Petras delivered a career-high 372 passing yards and three touchdowns, bolstering Utah State’s offensive efforts despite the unfavorable result.
Jalen Royals (Utah State, WR)
Royals set a career mark with 211 receiving yards, including two touchdowns, providing a consistent deep threat for the Aggies throughout the game.
Utah State Aggies
3
14
7
6
30
Boise State Broncos
14
35
6
7
62
