Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos basically got here out of nowhere to turn out to be one of many high groups within the nation, received the Mountain West Convention and earned a first-round bye within the Faculty Soccer Playoff.
Boise State completed 12-1 and undefeated towards convention opponents. With Penn State on the schedule Tuesday night time, the Broncos are leaning into the underdog mantra. The Broncos are asking the media, followers and whoever else to “please depend us out.”
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Boise State Broncos working again Ashton Jeanty, #2, runs for a landing towards the Wyoming Cowboys through the first quarter at Jonah Subject at Conflict Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming, on Nov. 23, 2024. (Troy Babbitt-Imagn Photos)
“I believe Boise State as a program is simply counted out,” Jeanty stated, by way of ESPN. “I’d say we embraced it, however that is been the story for us. We have been the underdogs for a protracted, very long time. We’re simply right here to show that we are able to compete with the most effective of the most effective.”
Jeanty is the face of the underdog story.
He completed second to Travis Hunter in Heisman Trophy voting all whereas racking up 2,497 dashing yards and 29 dashing touchdowns. It was the second straight season he led the nation in dashing yards. He has Barry Sanders’ dashing yards file (2,628) in his sights however will want a number of extra video games below his belt to probably get there.
Boise State Broncos working again Ashton Jeanty, #2, through the first quarter towards the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Nov. 29, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Photos)
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“All of it begins and revolves round Jeanty,” Penn State head coach James Franklin stated. “In every other yr, the man wins the Heisman and you may make the argument he ought to have received it this yr.”
The Boise State soccer program is aware of about slaying giants.
The Broncos upset Oklahoma within the Fiesta Bowl in 2007 behind a well-known hook-and-ladder play after which the Statue of Liberty play from Jared Zabransky to Ian Johnson. The win put Boise State on the school soccer map they usually have seldom left the highlight.
Boise State Broncos followers present help for Boise State Broncos working again Ashton Jeanty, #2, through the recreation towards the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Photos)
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Beating Penn State, a blue blood faculty in terms of faculty soccer, could be simply as huge of a win for the varsity’s historical past.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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