Bronco Updates: Fundraising Benchmark, Rose Bowl Relegation, BSU RBU?

Boise State Athletics announces it raised $20.8 million during the '24 fiscal year. Third straight year raising at least $20 million. Also:

-24 new Lyle Smith members, bringing total to 250.

-Three new $1 million commitments

-$30 million raised by Lyle Smith since 2020. pic.twitter.com/l19a9Chhk8

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) July 25, 2024

Boise State has raised more than $70 million in donations and commitments the past three years and received 14 donations of at least $1 million since AD Jeramiah Dickey was hired in 2021. https://t.co/uLqZMi0erO

— Ron Counts (@Ron_BroncoBeat) July 26, 2024

3️⃣rd consecutive year to exceed fundraising benchmark! 📈

🗞️ https://t.co/VLOwKookX1
 
 #BleedBlue | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/jFcicnaxj8

— Boise State Broncos (@BroncoSports) July 25, 2024

When #BoiseState director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey was hired, he set a goal of establishing 10K annual donors by the end of 2025.

Right now they’re at 8K, doubling the number they started with in 2021.

“We’re doing really powerful things and Bronco Nation should be proud.” https://t.co/FMEZdsolaL pic.twitter.com/iRnfXR4ERC

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 25, 2024

Wow! Interesting move, both honors the history of the Rose Bowl, but also relegates it in status below the other 5 NY6 bowls in some ways. https://t.co/JP41A6qsXw

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 24, 2024

🧵Bronco Breakdown: A former five-star recruit and a scrappy underdog, who the coaches love, are competing to be Boise State's next starting QB. #MWFB https://t.co/TFRTzEyt7T

— Ron Counts (@Ron_BroncoBeat) July 16, 2024

#BoiseState senior WR Latrell Caples sufffered a season-ending injury before the 2023 campaign even kicked off.

Don’t forget though, his sophomore season in 2022 was one of the best we’ve seen by a Bronco receiver as an underclassman. #𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/mejd9UyFin

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 23, 2024

#BoiseState senior OL Ben Dooley has 31 games of experience under his belt, including 24 career starts.

He’ll be one of the best OL in the Mountain West this season, and is a huge key to a successful season for the Broncos.

“He’s one of the biggest leaders on our team.” pic.twitter.com/T4c5uUrXaj

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 27, 2024

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝘐𝘚 𝘈𝘓𝘞𝘈𝘠𝘚 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝘾𝙆𝙀𝘿

Something that’s pretty cool? Both George Holani and Ashton Jeanty are first and second respectively on the list, giving #BoiseState three players in the top nine.#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 https://t.co/ySk2kgTbF3 pic.twitter.com/QntNpPNEl5

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 22, 2024

𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄#BoiseState sophomore WR Prince Strachan was a force at times in the downfield passing attack last season.

He averaged 22.8 yards per reception, 2nd most in the MW and 5th most in the FBS for anyone with at least 10 catches in 2023.#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/gEkDIWo8Pa

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 22, 2024

Indiana WR transfer Cam Camper couldn’t practice with Boise State in the spring due to an injury.

But now, he’s really close to returning.

And head coach Spencer Danielson is really excited.

“He’s a grown man that handles his business, that is on a mission to get back.” pic.twitter.com/ePGnKcXos2

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 21, 2024

Utah State alum Jordan Love just signed the largest deal for a QB in NFL history for $220M. The combined media deal for the entire Mountain West from 2020-26 is $270M. https://t.co/6pniTsBDTE

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) July 27, 2024

Boise State was over on scholarships, by my count. This fixes that problem, so long as BSU has the funds for extra schollies. https://t.co/DzIwYqKKj3

— Chase Glorfield (@Chase_Glorfield) July 26, 2024

What a night!

40 Yard Dash- 4.25 (School Record) 😳Brower TCI Laser System⚡️💨

Worked all summer for moments like these.

Very Blessed and Grateful 🙏🏾#SpeedKills @WarriorStrongLC @DNeill62 @drobalwayzopen @dctf @MikeRoach247 @samspiegs @MarshallRivals @TomLoy247… pic.twitter.com/IFRncbwOij

— Quinton Brown (@Q_Got_Next) July 26, 2024

Most Consecutive Winning Seasons in the FBS:

1. Boise State (27)
2. Wisconsin (23)
3. Oklahoma State (19)
4. Alabama (17)
T-5. Clemson (14)
T-5. Georgia (14) pic.twitter.com/EBnXnwaigi

— Gameday Journal (@GameJSports) July 25, 2024

#Bills OC Joe Brady with some major love for Khalil Shakir:

“His consistency as a wide receiver, he speaks so loudly to the quarterbacks the way that he runs routes and just continues to make plays and Josh [Allen] has the utmost confidence in him.” pic.twitter.com/vSTpE5DBTr

— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 26, 2024

FBS team with most 1,000-yard rushing performances over last 15 years:

1. 14 – Wisconsin
𝟐. 𝟏𝟒 – 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄
2. 13 – Oregon
4. 12 – Auburn
4. 12 – Oklahoma
6. 11 – Alabama
6. 11 – Nevada
6. 11 – NIU
6. 11 – Ohio State
6. 11 – SDSU
6. 11 – Washington#𝘛𝘜𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙎 pic.twitter.com/ACspCxMdbv

— Jay Tust (@KTVBSportsGuy) July 24, 2024

"Ashton is the best; he's the best in the country. He's the best football player I've ever seen."

Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein on his teammate RB Ashton Jeanty. pic.twitter.com/HOQ2oypGRT

— Nevada Sports Net (@NevadaSportsNet) July 21, 2024

𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 🏈🎟️

Single game tickets for all 6️⃣ Boise State home football games are now on sale!

ℹ️ https://t.co/zlCWAvH3VK
🎟️ https://t.co/O9seRz6ZCT#BleedBlue | #BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/NDHESwmm0w

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) July 23, 2024