Check out photos from Boise State’s home opener in front of 36,000-plus fans
By Idaho Statesman
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty runs for a touchdown with UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall in pursuit after a pass reception in the 1st quarter. It was the first score for the Broncos in their home opener, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
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Boise State wide receiver Stefan Cobbs scores a touchdown off of a pass from quarterback Maddux Madsen late in the 4th quarter against UCF in the Broncos’ home opener, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The go-ahead touchdown wasn’t enough. The Knights kicked a field goal to win the game 18-16. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leaps over UCF defensive back Fred Davis on a run in the second half, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen passes the football while falling away from UCF defensive end Tre’Mon Morris-Brash in the 4th quarter, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
UCF kickoff returner Xavier Townsend is smothered by Boise State defenders Mason Hutton (42), Dionte Thornton and Matt Lauter in the 4th quarter, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty stays inbounds after a pass reception and runs to the end zone for the Broncos first score against UCF, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State head football coach Andy Avalos celebrates a Bronco touchdown against UCF in the home opener, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State safety Ty Benefield tackles UCF wide receiver Xavier Townsend in the second half, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee tries to convert on 3rd down, but Boise State linebacker Marco Notarainni and safety Zion Washington stop the run, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
UCF kicker Colton Boomer is swarmed by teammates after kicking the winning field goal to defeat Boise State 18-16, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Boise. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty runs for a touchdown with UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall in pursuit after a pass reception in the 1st quarter. It was the first score for the Broncos in their home opener, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State safety Alexander Teubner intercepts a deflected pass intended for UCF wide receiver Kobe Hudson in the 1st quarter, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State cornerback Jaylen Clark screams midfield after the Bronco defense stopped UCF on 4th down in the red zone, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State quarterback Taylen Green runs for a first down in the 2nd quarter against UCF in the Broncos’ home opener, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State cheerleaders get Bronco fans ready for the home opener against UCF, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State punter James Ferguson-Reynolds is greeted outside Albertsons Stadium by his mother, Sam Ferguson-Reynolds, as the Broncos enter the stadium for the home opener against UCF, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Sam and her husband John are from Geelong, Australia. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Boise State cornerback Jaylen Clark warms up with the Broncos before the home opener against UCF, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
This story was originally published September 9, 2023 at 10:06 PM.
