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Ashton Jeanty rushes for 217 yards as Boise State drops Hawaii

Ashton Jeanty broke the 200-yard mark rushing against Hawaii for Boise State

It wasn’t as flashy as some of his performances. Ashton Jeanty still put up impressive numbers as Boise State downed Hawaii, 28-7,

Jeanty had a 54-yard touchdown run in the first half and caught a five-yard pass for a score in the fourth quarter.

Jeanty came into the game with 1,031 rushing yards on 95 carries. He didn’t measure up to his yards per carry average. However, at the end of the game he had 217 yards on 31 carries.

Why Ashton Jeanty might be the most unlikely Heisman contender yet

Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman Trophy candidacy is unprecedented, but so is his elite performance for Boise State through five games.

The Boise State Broncos unloaded 62 points in a win over the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, moving to 4-1 on the year and increasing their chances of playing in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.

Running back Ashton Jeanty was once again the catalyst for the Broncos, carrying the ball 13 times for 186 yards and three touchdowns.

When Jeanty stayed at Boise State this offseason, rather than hitting the transfer portal – where he instantly would have become the top offensive player available – it was clear he was in line for a monster season. But to say his performance this year has turned heads would be an understatement, as the dynamic back is a legitimate candidate to win the Heisman Trophy award – which would be unprecedented in the history of college football.

Historically, the Heisman Trophy has been dominated by quarterbacks from power conference schools, making Jeanty’s candidacy as a running back from a Mountain West program all the more remarkable.

In an era where pass-happy offenses tend to garner the most attention, Jeanty carved out a place in the national spotlight with his dynamic playmaking ability, carrying the Broncos on his back and forcing his way into the conversation typically reserved for quarterbacks in one of the power conferences.

In fact, no non-quarterback from a non-Power Five school has ever won the prestigious award. Players like Ty Detmer (BYU) and Lamar Jackson (Louisville) were able to do it from outside the Power Five, but they were quarterbacks in high-flying offenses.

For Jeanty to be in the discussion – and considered the favorite by some – shows how much of an impact he’s had this season. He’s not only defying expectations for players from non-power conferences, but also elevating Boise State into the national conversation once again, showcasing that Heisman-caliber talent can come from any program if the performance is undeniable.

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty continues amazing rushing season

Boise State has a Heisman candidate in Ashton Jeanty

If someone told you a running back would crack the 1,000-yard mark in a college football season, you would not believe it.

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty has been unbelievable in 2024. The RB rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of Boise State’s 63-20 walloping of  Utah State on Saturday.

Jeanty’s 90th carry of the season sent him over four figures in rushing yards.

He is putting up Heisman-like numbers. Will he become the favorite for the coveted award?

Chiefs scouting report: Boise State Broncos RB Ashton Jeanty

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty will be one of the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft, and could be a potential target for the #Chiefs.

The Kansas City Chiefs don’t need to draft a running back in 2025, but they should look into some of the position’s top players in the upcoming class. Isiah Pacheco’s recent injury and free agency following the 2025 season make selecting an heir to his role with the team a legitimate possibility.

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is a candidate for the top running back spot in the 2025 NFL draft. He positioned himself for a Heisman Trophy campaign by rushing for 459 yards and nine touchdowns on just 45 carries in Boise State’s first two games.

Those performances included a six-touchdown game against Georgia Southern and an iconic effort in Boise State’s last-second 37-34 loss to Oregon.

Jeanty is small, but his compact build gives him excellent contact balance. Most players his size struggle to create between the offensive tackles. Jeanty isn’t a superstar on inside runs, but his vision and play strength help him find gaps and generate explosive plays. His loose frame helps him create in small spaces and make defenders miss with twitch and jukes.

Jeanty’s burst carries him to the defense’s third level, and his top speed erases pursuit angles. This makes him a home run threat on outside zone plays.

Additionally, Jeanty played some wide receiver in high school and is a proven pass catching threat. He even identifies and blocks blitzes in pass protection. These traits make him an excellent weapon on the field for third downs.

Boise State plays its next game on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9:45 p.m. against Portland State.

Special teams help Oregon thwart Boise State upset bid

Oregon survived a tough Boise State squad

Oregon has its special teams to thank for avoiding being upset by Boise State on Saturday night.

The Ducks got a punt return and kickoff return for a TD and a field goal as time expired in the 37-34 win over the Broncos.

There was controversy on one of the touchdowns as it appeared Noah Whittington dropped the football before crossing the goal line. The review booth allowed the TD to stand on a 100-yard kickoff return.

Tez Johnson had an 85-yard punt return for a score.

The winning points came off the foot of Atticus Sappington on a 25-yard field goal as time ran out.

3 Keys to Victory for the Oregon against the Boise State Broncos

The three biggest things the Oregon Ducks need to do to beat the Boise State Broncos this Saturday.

After the Oregon Ducks’ unimpressive win against the Idaho Vandals in week one, they need to make a statement against Boise State in week two. The Broncos came out of week one 1-0, and they’ll also be trying to protect their undefeated record against Oregon.

The Ducks outmatch the Broncos on paper, but this will be a dogfight. Boise State has one of the best running backs in the country, and they are a popular pick to secure the group of five bid for the 2024 College Football Playoff.

This game has the late-night slot this weekend, so we’ll have to see if after-dark madness translates from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten. After the stress of week one, I’m sure Oregon fans would prefer a calm, nerves-free win over Boise State this week to a thriller.

Below are the three biggest keys for the Ducks to secure a comfortable win.

Stout Up Front

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The biggest concern raised by the Ducks’ week one performance was inconsistency on the line of scrimmage. On the offensive line, mistakes came often, and quarterback Dillon Gabriel rarely had quality protection. The absence of Oregon’s offense for most of the Idaho game isn’t solely the fault of the O-line, but it was a big issue. This week, the run and pass game will both need more consistent blocking for Oregon to be successful.

Neutralizing Jeanty

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Dan Lanning said it earlier this week, “I think it’s the best running back I’ve seen since I’ve since I’ve been here. You know, he’s certainly an NFL guy.” In the Broncos’ week one game, RB Ashton Jeanty rushed for 267 yards and 6 TDs, almost single-handily carrying Boise State to a win. If the Ducks can shut him down on Saturday night, they’ll be putting themselves in a good spot to win.

Offensive Timing

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Throughout the Idaho game, Oregon’s timing on offense was just off. Linemen and running backs were tripping over one another as they filled their spots, penalties were frequent, and many of Dillon Gabriel’s throws weren’t coming out on time. Being out of sync like that is to be expected in week one, especially on a team with so many new faces. In week two, the Ducks need to work out those timing issues, so they can create fluid offense.

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Previewing the Boise State Broncos defense ahead of Week 2 game vs. Oregon Ducks

The Boise State defense didn’t have an impressive season opener and things won’t get any easier as they face Oregon inside Autzen Stadium.

Giving up 45 points and 461 yards to Georgia Southern in the season opener wasn’t what Boise State had in mind.

Fortunately for the Broncos, they were still able to come out with a 56-45 victory. But one would think things aren’t going to get any easier when Boise State comes to Autzen Stadium Saturday night against an Oregon offense looking to prove something.

Boise State gave up 322 yards through the air and 139 yards on the ground. The Broncos have a pair of preseason All-Mountain West defenders in Ty Benefield and Jeremiah Earby.

Benefield, who plays mostly the safety position, led the Broncos with nine tackles last week and was voted to the preseason All-Mountain West Second Team as a sophomore. As a freshman, Benefield had 46 tackles, 4.5 for loss and three sacks.

As for Earby, the former California Bear, he is no stranger to Autzen as he came to Eugene playing for Justin Wilcox’s crew. He managed seven tackles last week with a forced fumble.

Last season with Cal, Earby had 26 tackles and an interception. He was also voted to the preseason All-Mountain West Third Team as a junior after being a Pac-12 Honorable Mention as a freshman in 2022.

Redshirt junior safety Zion Washington was all over the field at Georgia Southern as he had six tackles and three pass breakups.

But overall, the Broncos know they are in for a tough test against the Duck offense who didn’t exactly perform up to expectations in the 10-point win over Idaho.

Getting off the field was a problem for the Boise State defense. The Eagles faced a total of 19 third downs and managed to move the chains 12 times. Boise State’s defense was in the backfield plenty of times as they accounted for four sacks and four forced fumbles, including two from linebacker Andrew Simpson.
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Oregon Ducks unveil green and white uniform combo for Week 2 clash with Boise State

The apple green and white combo is coming out for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday night against Boise State.

It’s going to be a classic combo for the Oregon Ducks in this pivotal Week 2 matchup against the Boise State Broncos on Saturday night in Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks aren’t doing anything special when it comes to their uniforms for this must-dominate game, but going with a timeless kit that fans have loved over the years. On Wednesday night, Oregon revealed that they will be wearing a green and white ‘Generation O’ combo with green helmets, green jerseys, and white pants for this night game under the lights.

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This is the second week in a row that we have seen the green helmet and green jersey, but it will have a green facemask this time, rather than the yellow facemask that we saw in Week 1.

The combo was modeled by defensive end Jordan Burch ahead of the game.

The ‘Generation O’ Green and White

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We saw the Ducks wear something similar to this last year in the Civil War against the Oregon State Beavers at the end of the season, but the helmet was different, with wings on the sides instead of the classic Oregon ‘O.’

The Ducks are hoping this game has a similar result to that one, as they badly need a dominant performance on the offensive side of the ball to get the bad taste of a closer-than-expected 24-14 showing against Idaho in Week 1.

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Dan Lanning plays into history with Ducks looking for first win over Boise State

The Ducks need a dominant win, and a win over Boise State, in the worst way.

There aren’t many teams in the college football world that the Oregon Ducks have a negative history with.

When you look at some of the storied rivalries from the Pac-12 era, it’s understandable to see that the Ducks have a losing record against the likes of USC, Washington, and UCLA, because, before the turn of the century, Oregon struggled mightily on the gridiron.

But over the last 25 years or so, the Ducks have been able to get the best of a majority of teams that they’ve faced regularly.

Except for Boise State.

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Oregon has an 0-3 career record against the Broncos, losing 37-32 in 2008, 19-8 in 2009, and 38-28 in 2017. While it’s not an extensive history, it has given us a lot of memories, none bigger than the punch heard around the college football world, with LeGarrette Blount notoriously taking out Boise State’s Byron Hout following the loss in 2009.

Going into this Week 2 matchup in Autzen Stadium, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has ensured that his team knows the history between these two schools.

“Our players are aware of the history of this game, for sure,” Lanning said. “We’re excited to get an opportunity to step on the field.”

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Other players, like wide receiver Traeshon Holden, know that while the Broncos may have the overall record advantage in the series, none of those previous games have anything to do with this matchup in 2024.

“They ain’t beat me,” Holden said on Wednesday with a laugh. “Coach Lanning wasn’t here when they won, so they ain’t beat none of us. We’ve just got to go out there and make a new streak.”

It will be an important game for more than just historical bragging rights. The Ducks had a lackluster 24-14 win over the Idaho Vandals in Week 1, and they are in need of a dominant offensive showing in order to get back on the right track and ensure the college football world that they are still to be taken seriously as national championship contenders this season.

On top of that, a win for Oregon would go a long way to show that historic records are just that — something to signify what happened in the past.

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A look back at the short, rich history between Oregon Ducks and the Boise State Broncos

The Oregon Ducks have never beaten the Boise State Broncos. Can that change this year?

It’s impossible to predict how a college football season will go, through the beginning, middle, and end. But, I don’t think anyone expected the Oregon Ducks’ 2024 season to start the way it did against the Idaho Vandals. The Ducks won the game, 24-14, but they looked flat. Now, they have a chance to get their season back on track against Boise State this weekend.

Unlike the Idaho Vandals, the Boise State Broncos don’t have an extensive history against Oregon. The two teams met for the first time in 2008, and they’ve played twice since then in 2009 and 2017. The Broncos are 3-0 in those games.

Oregon finished the 2008 and 2009 seasons with 10-3 records, which is impressive after falling to a Group of Five opponent so early in the season. 2008 was capped off with a Holiday Bowl win over Oklahoma State, and in 2009 Oregon lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. A year later, the Ducks made it to the BCS National Championship game, where they lost to Auburn.

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2017 was the last time the Ducks played the Broncos, and it was a tumultuous year for Oregon. The Ducks finished 7-6, losing to Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl. It was Willie Taggart’s first and only season as head coach of the Ducks, and he left for Florida State before Oregon’s Bowl game. The Ducks Las Vegas Bowl loss was Mario Cristobal’s first game as Oregon’s head coach.

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Staring down the fourth game between these two schools, Oregon doesn’t have an easy task ahead of them. Boise State is one the top unranked teams right now in college football, and they are the favorite of many to secure the group of five’s bid to the College Football Playoff this season.

The Ducks are 18.5-point favorites in this week’s game, but with how they looked against Idaho, they’ll need to look like a team reborn this weekend to cover that spread. Still, Oregon has a great chance to open up their season 2-0 and log their first-ever win against the Boise State Broncos.

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