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Junior college defender commits to Boise State

While the transfer portal is in full force, Boise State isn’t quite done with its traditional 2026 recruiting class. On Thursday, the Broncos received a commitment from junior college linebacker Zyhaire Lewis.

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Boise State active during first week of transfer portal window

The college football transfer portal has been open for a full week, and Boise State has seen plenty of two-way movement during the new one-time, 15-day window.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 8

Boise State head coach Leon Rice laments ‘dead atmosphere’ in home loss to Grand Canyon

Head coach Leon Rice didn’t mince words following the Boise State men’s basketball team’s lethargic 75-58 Mountain West home loss to Grand Canyon on Wednesday. The game tipped off at 9:15 p.m.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 8

‘We were the softest I’ve seen us be this year;’ Boise State’s Leon Rice criticizes team after loss to Grand Canyon

The Boise State men’s basketball team suffered its second straight loss in Mountain West play on Wednesday against Grand Canyon. Trailing 37-27 at halftime, the Broncos (9-6, 1-3) quickly fell behind by 18 points in the second half.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 8

Boise State’s offense goes quiet in home Mountain West loss to Grand Canyon

The Boise State men’s basketball team dropped to 1-3 in Mountain West play on Wednesday with a lethargic 75-58 home loss to Grand Canyon. The Broncos (9-6, 1-3) trailed 37-27 at halftime and fell behind 47-29 early in the second half.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 7

Boise State loses cornerbacks coach to BYU

Boise State experienced minimal coaching turnover after making the College Football Playoff in 2024, but the Broncos have now lost three assistant coaches following a third straight Mountain West title last season.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 7

Boise State’s highest-rated class of 2025 recruit enters transfer portal

Boise State’s top two signees for last year’s recruiting class are both searching for new homes. Back in December, running back Greg Ard announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, which opened last week.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 7

Point spread, betting odds for Boise State men’s basketball vs. Grand Canyon

The Boise State men’s basketball team is a heavy favorite to even its Mountain West record on Wednesday night against Grand Canyon. The Broncos (9-5, 1-2) are favored by 8.5 points over the visiting Lopes (8-5, 1-1).

Boise State on wrong side of NCAA Tournament bubble following gut-punch loss to San Diego State

The Boise State men’s basketball team was 18 seconds away from nabbing another Quad 1 victory last weekend at San Diego State. The Broncos erased a 24-point first-half deficit to force overtime and held a 93-87 lead with 18 seconds remaining at Viejas Arena.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 6

Former Boise State offensive lineman commits to UCLA

Two former Boise State players have received significant interest in the transfer portal, which opened last week. Offensive tackle Hall Schmidt announced his commitment to UCLA on Monday.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 5

Strength of schedule boosting Boise State’s KenPom ranking

The Boise State men’s basketball team is already two games behind three teams in the Mountain West standings, but the Broncos remain an NCAA Tournament candidate due to their strong schedule. Boise State (9-5, 1-2) has played the No.

Boise State, Utah State are Mountain West’s only teams inside top 50 of NET Rankings

After sending four teams to last year’s NCAA Tournament and a record six in 2024, the Mountain West has taken a step back in men’s basketball this season. The MWC has just two teams inside the top 50 of the NCAA NET Rankings: No.

Point spread, betting odds for Boise State men’s basketball vs. San Diego State

The Boise State men’s basketball team was favored in its first two Mountain West games of the 2025-26 season, splitting against Nevada and New Mexico. The Broncos (9-4, 1-1) will be the underdog this time around in Saturday’s road matchup with San Diego State (8-4, 2-0).

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 3

Boise State offensive lineman with starting experience enters transfer portal

Boise State is experiencing some attrition as college football’s new 15-day transfer portal window opened on Friday. The latest departure is offensive lineman Tyler Keinath, a two-year contributor for the Broncos who likely would’ve been in the mix for a starting job next season. “Thank you, Boise,” Keinath wrote on X.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / January 2

Boise State specialist enters transfer portal on first day of new one-time, 15-day window

College football’s new one-time transfer portal window opened on Friday and will close on Jan. 16. As of Friday afternoon, Boise State had no major surprise

Boise State, San Diego State back-to-back in KenPom entering showdown

Saturday represents a major opportunity for the Boise State and San Diego State men’s basketball teams. Both Mountain West programs sit firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble with conference play now in full swing. Tipoff between the Broncos (9-4, 1-1) and Aztecs (8-4, 2-0) is slated for 8 p.m.

Boise State to go for NET Rankings Quad 1 victory against San Diego State

The Boise State men’s basketball team already boasts a pair of NCAA NET Rankings Quad 1 victories over No. 21 Saint Mary’s (neutral site) and No. 45 Butler (road). The Broncos (9-4, 1-1 Mountain West) will get a chance to bag another on Saturday at NET Rankings No.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 31

Boise State set at kicker, punter entering offseason

It was a mixed bag for Boise State football during the 2025 season. On the positive side, the Broncos captured a third straight Mountain West title and

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 31

Boise State down just one starter with new winter transfer portal window set to open

College football’s transfer portal chaos will look a bit different during the upcoming offseason. Back in October, the NCAA Administrative Committee approved a new 15-day winter transfer portal window that will open on Friday and close on Jan.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 31

What Boise State’s Leon Rice said about defensive victory over New Mexico

The Boise State men’s basketball team evened its Mountain West record on Tuesday with a 62-53 home victory over New Mexico. The Broncos shot just 20 of 56 (36 percent) from the field and 6 of 30 (20 percent) from beyond the arc but held the Lobos to 31 percent shooting.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 30

Another week, another game-changing play by former Boise State star DeMarcus Lawrence

Week in and week out, DeMarcus Lawrence continues to make game-changing plays for the Seattle Seahawks. The former Boise State standout defensive end signed with the Seahawks last offseason after spending the first 11 years of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 30

Boise State, New Mexico on NCAA Tournament bubble entering critical Mountain West showdown

The Boise State men’s basketball team has already banked a pair of victories over NCAA Tournament-caliber teams in Butler and Saint Mary’s. The Broncos (8-4, 0-1) will get a chance to secure another signature win on Tuesday against Mountain West rival New Mexico (10-2, 1-0).

Boise State Broncos News / Boise State Broncos on SI / December 30

Point spread, betting odds for Boise State men’s basketball vs. New Mexico

The Boise State men’s basketball team is favored to even its Mountain West record on Tuesday against visiting New Mexico. In the latest odds from FanDuel, the Broncos (8-4, 0-1) are a 5.5-point home favorite over the Lobos (10-2, 1-0).