Boise State had to hold on for dear life and survive not one but two onside kicks in order to beat Colorado State 28-23 on Saturday night. In the process the team managed to set an impressive FBS record while doing so.
The Broncos came into the contest without trailing for a single second through their first five games. Surprisingly, the Rams became the first team to take a lead the Mountain West leaders after kicking a 39-yard field goal with 7:24 remaining in the first quarter. That snapped an FBS-record run of 306:36 without trailing to begin the year, according to the school.
Quarterback Brett Rypien hit Thomas Sperbeck for a 12 yard touchdown with 27 seconds left in the first half for Boise State re-take the lead in the game so the Broncos have trailed for just over a quarter this season as a result of Saturday’s game.
Tailback Jeremy McNichols also rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns in the win to keep the team undefeated and in the driver’s seat for the Group of Five bid at the end of the year as well.