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NOTE: SPECIAL PREGAME EDITION OF PRATER & THE BALLGAME - NOON-3 P.M. ON THURSDAY ... Touchdowns for Tickets - three more qualifying chances to win Boise State football season tickets (contest runs through Friday), meet five true freshmen who made the Broncos' depth chart and traveled to Tampa for Thursday's season opener in Tampa, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews four players who could impact the outcome at USF, Lions reporter on the future of injured DE Ahmed Hassanein, new Pac-12 signs five-year media rights package with The CW (good or bad?), WR Khalil Shakir back at Bills practice and QB Brett Rypien lands on Bengals' practice squad, fantasy draft preview with Howard BenderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit beat writer Nolan Bianchi (The Detroit News) joins Prater and Mallory to share a update on former Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, who suffered a pec injury in the Lions' training camp earlier this month. Hassanein, a sixth-round draft pick, was waived this week and given a injury settlement. What are the rookie's chances of rejoining the Lions later in the season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory from the Raymond James Stadium press box to share a list of four players he's thinking about going into the BSU-USF opener in Tampa on Thursday afternoon: Running back Sire Gaines, emerging wide receiver Chris Marshall, EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan and new kicker Colton Boomer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue another week of Touchdowns for Tickets - 15 qualifiers (three per day) and one will win a pair of Boise State season tickets Friday, Aug. 29, we get you ready for Thursday's USF opener (comments from Boise State coach Spencer Danielson about the Broncos' run game, including QB Maddux Madsen and his role), 11 former Broncos make 53-man rosters in the NFL but DE Ahmed Hassanein is released on an injury waiver - what does that mean for his future, Bob sits down with EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan in Bronco Focus - how many sacks this season, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with team captain Jayden Virgin-Morgan. The redshirt sophomore from San Diego had 10 sacks last season - can that number go up in 2025? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We launch another week of Touchdowns for Tickets - 15 qualifiers (three per day) and one will win a pair of Boise State season tickets Friday, Aug. 29, we get you ready for Thursday's USF opener (comments from Boise State coach Spencer Danielson and USF play-by-play announcer Jim Louk, both focused on Bulls' QB Byrum Brown), thoughts on the Broncos' new depth chart, meet QB2 Max Cutforth (Skyview High, Nampa), Bob talks to senior linebacker and team captain Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, former Broncos Brett Rypien (Vikings) and Ben Dooley (Rams) looking for work - who else could lose their job before Tuesday's NFL cut deadline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Louk, the only play-by-play announcer in the history of USF football, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Bulls, who host Boise State in potentially tricky weather Thursday in Tampa. The conversation starts with USF dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown, who set several school records in 2023 before suffering a leg injury in the first month of the 2024 season. Brown will start a game Thursday for the first time in 11 months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with senior linebacker and team captain Marco Notarainni. He'll play a key role in Thursday's opener at USF, where dual-threat QB Byrum Brown is expected create chaos against the Broncos' defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State ends fall camp and begins full prep for USF opener on Aug. 28, college football season starts Saturday with five Zero Week games - including three involving Mountain West teams, Bronco Nation News Report with B.J., a look at Fresno State's season, deep dive in Notre Dame's schedule, Baseball with Bob and MLB realignment possibilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Mallory dive into undecided position battles on the Boise State football team - interior defensive line, offensive line, kicker, QB2, Bob talks to wide receiver Latrell Caples in Bronco Focus, new Pac-12 and The CW agree on a 5-year media rights contract (per Oregon-based reporter John Canzano), former Boise State QB Malachi Nelson wins the starting job at UTEP (opens at Utah State), we kick off our season-long College Football Six Pack of games to watch this weekend, national handicapper Lee Sterling with his picks for this weekend (and a Boise State preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with senior wide receiver Latrell Caples, who could lead the squad in catches in 2025. Caples breaks down the WR group - and touches on where he wants to be better this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We announce a new round of Touchdowns for Tickets starting next week (one pair of free season tickets for Boise State in 2025), voice of the Raiders JT The Brick joins Prater and Mallory for an in-depth conversation about Ashton Jeanty - and his role on the Raiders' this season, BSU practices lightning/rain delay in preparation for next week's opener at South Florida, coach Jabril Frazer on his EDGE rushers in Bronco Focus, Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins on his 2025 season and Saturday's opener at UNLV, Boise State basketball non-conference schedule is "compelling,'' when will Kellen Moore make a QB decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Las Vegas media personality JT The Brick joins Prater and Mallory for an extended conversation about running back Ashton Jeanty. JT was in Boise last season for the Mountain West Championship Game - and has covered Jeanty since he joined the Raiders after the NFL Draft. JT dives into the anticipation and expectations for Jeanty this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third-year Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his 2025 season, which starts Saturday afternoon at UNLV. Hawkins said his roster features 60 new players, less elite talent than last year, and a significant improvement in depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with EDGE coach Jabril Frazier, who previews what kind of production to expect from starters Jayden Virgin-Morgan and Max Stege.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ashton Jeanty the most marketable rookie in the NFL - or is it Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders, the crazy tale of Boise State left tackle Kage Casey and his 1-of-1 Boise State trading card (who got the card and how?), Bob talks to Boise State offensive line Tim Keane in Bronco Focus, BYU (Bear Bachmeier) and Notre Dame (CJ Carr) name new starting QBs - neither one has thrown a pass in college footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with offensive line coach Tim Keane. The Broncos used nine different starters in five positions last season - how deep is the new offensive line and what's the plan for 2025?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We analyze the weekend for former Boise State players in the NFL - Ashton Jeanty scores first NFL TD (and delivers a monster hit), Kellen Moore's offense struggles (again), Ahmed Hassanein injury could threaten his 2025 season, what will BSU's running back production look like in the USF opener, BSU cornerbacks coach Demario Warren on 2025 expectations (Bronco Focus with Bob), our annual visit with Oregon/Skyline HS tight end Kenyon SadiqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq joins Prater and Mallory after leaving the Ducks' practice field Monday morning - he is one of the top tight ends in all of college football this season. Sadiq talks about his monster offseason, his Idaho connections and how Oregon/NIL have changed his life which now includes a potential future in the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share an interview with cornerbacks coach Demario Warren. With returning starters A'Marion McCoy and Jeremiah Earby, the coach expects improved results this season - with a deeper room and returning experience from the 2024 campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco News Nation) joins Johnny and Greg to discuss the Mountain West's injury report policy, how ready Boise State is to play a football game in less than two weeks and the men's basketball non-conference schedule being complete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny and Greg discuss some stars that appeared in Boise before they became stars in light of this weekend's Boise Open, rate how hot the seat is for certain SEC coaches, BJ Rains of Bronco Nation News stops by for his weekly hit, and Johnny and Greg circle a few games outside of Notre Dame that Boise State could lose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Greg, sitting in for Johnny, engage in an interesting debate - could Boise State's QB situation be better than Notre Dame's, Broncos open season in exactly two weeks in Tampa, Florida, Bob sits down with DL transfer David Latu in Bronco Focus, BSU storylines in NFL camps (Jeanty and McCaffrey on the same practice field), PGA golfers shred Hillcrest CC on first day of the Albertsons Boise OpenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to share the story of new defensive tackle David Latu. The BYU transfer is one of five linemen who are expected to be in heavy rotation when the season starts Aug. 28 at South Florida in Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Greg, sitting in for Johnny, dive into Spencer Danielson's press conference as Boise State football approaches a critical Thursday scrimmage - exactly two weeks before the season opener at South Florida, BSU features DL Braxton Fely in the new stadium banner series - how do fans feel about that, Bob previews the OL in Bronco Focus, what is Khalil Shakir's role in the Hard Knocks TV show, Blazers are sold - what does that mean? NEW LISTENER POLL AT KTIK.COM: Yes or No on BSU-Idaho resuming their football series?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to preview the Broncos' offensive line after two-plus weeks of fall camp. Bob talks to coach Spencer Danielson and right guard Tyler Keinath about the problems and potential facing the OL room this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Greg Frank for his monthly appearance on Idaho Sports Talk - he touches on the new Pac-12 and whether a ninth football team will be added in time for the 2026 season, the Boise State-Idaho rivalry (there is progress in a new football game) and what he does to keep a healthy life/work balanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to share a conversation about the Group of Six race for a spot in the CFP tournament. Eleven G6 programs, including Boise State, have received votes in the two national Top 25 preseason polls - which of those teams does Bob like as competition for Boise State?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prater and Greg Frank (sitting in for Johnny) analyze former Boise State players and their preseason weekend in the NFL, bad news for Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison, Ashton Jeanty gives a quick tour inside his home, BSU fall camp storylines, Bob chats with CB A'Marion McCoy in Bronco FocusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to share an interview with senior cornerback A'Marion McCoy, who had three interceptions in 2023 and only one in 2024. He's hoping for increased production in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State Reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco Nation News) joins Johnny and Greg for a training camp check-in with the season opener less than three weeks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former BSU equipment staffer Doug DeKerchove talks about his time working with George Holani and Ashton Jeanty and adjusting to life in the NFL with the Seahawks. Photo courtesy of Boise State equipment staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State had two running backs featured in an NFL preseason game, reading between the lines on Spencer Danielson saying his offensive line is banged up, Bob talks about his trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh, statue outside of Albertsons Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State held a closed scrimmage Thursday in preparation for the Aug. 28 opener against USF - what did coach Spencer Danielson say about who stood out, Bob with a quick BSU-USF preview in Bronco Focus, which former Broncos (17) will play in NFL preseason games this weekend, Chargers' insider on Scott Matlock, Vandals coach Thomas Ford on his first camp, how long will Arch Manning play at TexasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho football coach Thomas Ford joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about fall camp, the Vandals' first scrimmage, naming a new starting quarterback (from Fresno State), players who are standing out, and thoughts in players from the Treasure ValleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the top talking points going into the Boise State-USF opener in Tampa on Aug. 28. The Broncos held a closed scrimmage Thursday to begin final prep for the game against the Bulls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chargers podcaster Dan W. (Chargers Unleashed) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about former Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock, now a three-way player with the Chargers (FB, DL, special teams). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football holds its first closed scrimmage of fall camp Thursday - Prater and Johnny each bring three priorities for the scrimmage with the Aug. 28 opener only three weeks away, hear from veteran safety Ty Benefield (and safeties coach Tyler Stockton) on how the DB room can get better in 2025, former Boise State QB/OC Mike Sanford (now covering the Denver Broncos training camp) on safety JL Skinner's attempt to climb the depth chart, Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison having a strong camp, we ask listeners to share their random, non-verbal encounters with sports stars and celebrities See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State QB and offensive coordinator Mike Sanford, a longtime coach and now a media member in Denver working the Broncos training camp, joins Prater and Johnny for a camp conversation about safety JL Skinner (Boise State) and outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (Moscow High)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will be the Ashton Jeanty of the 2025 college football season - it could be Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love who plays against Boise State in October, we examine three "interesting'' BSU camp battles (QB2, WR3, K), who should be next in the Boise State Hall of Fame (school taking nominations for the Class of 2026), Pete Carroll on whether Jeanty will play in Thursday's preseason opener in Seattle, who's planning to watch Khalil Shakir on Hard KnocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State RB Sire Gaines hits the practice field Monday morning then meets with the media in first fall camp interview - he's more than ready to play and chase the ghost of Ashton Jeanty, he said, Broncos battle through chippy Monday practice, Boise State is No. 25 in the coaches preseason poll, Kellen Moore runs a 126-play scrimmage and Ashton Jeanty looks at buying a $12.5M home in the Vegas area, who are the top "Freaks'' of college football and how many will Boise State face this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State DE Ahmed Hassanein makes his debut in an NFL uniform - how'd he do, RB Sire Gaines makes his 2025 debut at Boise State's fall camp, Seahawks insider Gregg Bell (The News Tribune of Tacoma) on progress from DE Demarcus Lawrence and RB George Holani, Idaho State star Jared Allen going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will pro baseball work in Vegas (and why?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregg Bell, who covers the Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma, joins Prater and Mallory from fall camp where he's been following former Boise State standouts Demarcus Lawrence (DE) and George Holani (RB). Bell said Lawrence has shined in camp, and Holani is sticking on the roster for one particular skillset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory after attending fall camp practice No. 4 on Friday - a practice where RB Sire Gaines made his 2025 debut (ankle, soft tissue issues). Rains also touches on the kicking competition between returning player Jarrett Reeser and newcomer Colton Boomer, and what defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said about the Braxton Fely situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Boise State TE Matt Lauter lead the Broncos in passing targets/completions this season - and does it matter how it's done, it's been 26 years since a TE led BSU in receiving production, meet DE Max Stege and learn of his German background - and how he got into American football, Kellen keeps juggling the Saints' QB roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kasey Keller, a U.S. national team veteran and one of the top soccer goalies in American history, joins Prater and Mallory after officially joining the Athletic Club Boise ownership group earlier this month. Keller has had a home in Idaho for 20 years - and says he'll be an active owner for the USL franchise that begins playing in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State WR Chris Marshall stands out (again) during second day of fall camp - then addresses the media on his hopes for a "monster" season, DT Braxton Fely shares the reason why he left the team earlier this year (shocking answer) and how he's earning back trust now that he's rejoined the roster, breakdown of the WR room after two practices (seven returners, seven newcomers), what role our dads have played in our sports lives, anyone have any sympathy for Coach Prime?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the importance of WR Chris Marshall and DT Braxton Fely - and what they mean for team success going into the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football launches fall camp - with running back Sire Gaines on the sidelines (soft tissue issues), a look at the RB, QB and WR positions, plus the defense and how it looked in the first two-hour practice of the season, Bob with his first-day observations in Bronco Focus, interviews with new captains Maddux Madsen, Kage Casey, Jayden Virgin-Morgan and Marco NotarainniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory after attending the Broncos' opening day of fall football camp. Bob highlights the position group that stood out - and gives four quick thoughts from the two-hour practice on campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football opens fall camp Monday morning - all eyes on RB Sire Gaines, Spencer Danielson and Kage Casey talk about Gaines and his "intensity,'' Danielson on how the punter/kicker combination can be more productive in 2025 with Oscar Doyle (P) and Colton Boomer (K), B.J. and a conversation about which players will be captains this season, has anyone watched Happy Gilmore 2 yet (how was it?), massive event hitting downtown Boise on Saturday (and on ESPN SportsCenter on Monday), Bob on Ichiro and this weekend's Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.