Prater & The Ballgame

Boise State football plays at San Diego State on Saturday night - a monster game that will help decide the Mountain West championship, who do you trust most - offensive coordinator/play-caller Nate Potter or new starting QB Max Cutforth, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their game previews, Boise State basketball player RJ Keene on playing Montana State (and his younger brother Howie) on Saturday afternoon in ExtraMile Arena, our Six Pack of top college football games this season, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about one of the biggest Mountain West football games of the season - BSU at San Diego State on Saturday night. What are B.J.'s biggest storylines to watch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' football game at San Diego State. The winner takes control of the Mountain West race - and becomes the odds-on favorite to host the MW Championship Game in December. Bob's No. 1 key: Run, run, run the football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State senior RJ Keene and his teammates host Montana State on Saturday afternoon inside ExtraMile Arena. The Bobcats' roster include Keene's little brother, Howie, a freshman. RJ talks about their relationship - and how the family plans to handle the brother-brother moment on the same basketball court. The Keene brothers have never played against each other, RJ said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State QB Max Cutforth will make his first college start Saturday night at San Diego State - QB coach Zak Hill tells Bob (Bronco Focus) that he's ready and confident, Travis Stuart (Meridian High) is the last Idahoan to start at QB for Boise State - he joins the show to talk about 1992 memories and Cutforth's situation, Pac-12 signs third-tier media rights package with USA Network (what does that mean for fans?), Rocky Mountain High coach Scott Criner on his Friday night 6A semifinal at Rigby (Timberline hosts Coeur d'Alene in the other 6A semifinal), Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Stuart (Meridian High) was Boise State's starting quarterback in 1992 - the last Idahoan to start at the position for the Broncos. That changes Saturday night when Max Cutforth (Skyview High) starts at San Diego State. Stuart, who lives in Kuna and has coached high school football throughout the valley, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about memories of that 1992 season - and what it still means today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 6A state high school football semifinals are Friday night - Rocky Mountain at Rigby (defending champs) and Coeur d'Alene at Timberline (Dona Larsen Park). Rocky Mountain coach Scott Criner joins Prater and Mallory to talk about the strengths of his team, the players who are headed to Boise State and the two former BSU players on his coaching staff (Quintin Mikell, defensive coordinator and Andre Banks, offensive coordinator).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights of his interview with Zak Hill. The Broncos' quarterback coach has spent the past 12 days working with Max Cutforth - who will start his first college game Saturday night at San Diego State. Where has Hill noticed growth from Cutforth since being named the starter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State's season could be defined by the outcome of Saturday night's game at San Diego State - voice of the Aztecs Jon Schaeffer joins the show to talk about the ups and downs of the SDSU program this season, Bob talks to RB Dylan Riley in Bronco Focus - he wants more carries, where is WR Chris Marshall and is he dependable for the final three games of the regular season, Ahmed Hassanein returns to the Lions and has a few things to say about his new opportunity (Super Bowl?), where should the new Pac-12 play its football championship game starting in 2026, Jason Eck is the new Mike Leach, why did the CFP spokesman include Boise State as a possible 6G playoff contender this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Schaeffer, the voice of San Diego State football and men's basketball and a daily talk-show host (San Diego Sports 760), joins Prater and Mallory to break down the curiosities of the Aztecs' football team. San Diego State is good (first place in the Mountain West). San Diego State can be bad (recent loss at Hawaii). What's going to happen Saturday night?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights of his interview with running back Dylan Riley. The sophomore had six carries in the Fresno State loss - and would love to have more work going into the San Diego State game Saturday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State QB Max Cutforth, who will make his first college start Saturday at San Diego State, met with the media after Tuesday's practice and talked about his growth during the bye week, where he's better than the injured Maddux Madsen and his plan to keep the starting job once Madsen returns from a lower-leg injury, Bob takes a look at Boise State's backup QB history in Bronco Focus (Hedrick, Rypien, Henderson, Sears, Tiller), former Broncos Tyson Degenhart (Raptors) and O'Mar Stanley (Pistons) made their G-League debuts, how you handling the ESPN-YouTube dispute, new CFP rankings/bracket (who's representing the G6?)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share the recent history of the Broncos and the backup QB position. Bob dives into the backup QB stories behind Grant Hedrick, Brett Rypien, Jaylon Henderson, Jack Sears and CJ Tiller - how did those experiences work out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson on Fresno State aftermath, the bye week, dealing with frustration on the team and getting better for a road game at San Diego State on Saturday night, Danielson makes it official - Max Cutforth is taking over QB1 for the injured Maddux Madsen (lower leg), WR Chris Marshall back with the team after serving a one-game suspension, Sunday was a big day for former Boise State players in the NFL - DeMarcus Lawrence, George Holani and Kellen Moore, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to basketball player Andrew Meadow about ditching his trademark goggles, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights of an interview with junior basketball player Andrew Meadow. On Saturday, he played his first Boise State game without his signature goggles ... what's up with that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fixing a Funk - how will Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson and basketball coach Leon Rice repair their programs coming off bad losses, Ashton Jeanty and JL Skinner with big plays Thursday night, Bryan Harsin, Kirby Moore, Eli Drinkwitz, Andy Avalos and Robb Akey - who has the best chance to land a new head coaching gig, BNN Report with B.J. - what's he looking for as Boise State hosts Utah Valley in basketball on Saturday afternoon, Bob (Bronco Focus) previews Boise State-Utah State for the Mountain West soccer championship Saturday night in Boise, our Six Pack of top college football games this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the men's basketball team - coming of Monday's embarrassing loss to Division 2 Hawaii-Pacific. The Broncos host Utah Valley at 2 p.m. Saturday in what we're calling, kind of, a "must-win'' situation for Leon Rice & Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview Saturday night's Mountain West championship match at the Boas Soccer Complex in Boise. The match starts at 7 p.m. - the winner advances to the NCAA Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson sits down with Bob (Bronco Focus) - what does he say about Fresno State, the bye week, San Diego State and new starting QB Max Cutforth, Ryan Dinwiddie on joining the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) and landing a new CFL head coaching/GM gig with the Ottawa Redblacks, Idaho State coach Cody Hawkins on last week's massive program victory at No. 6 UC Davis, which Boise State QB needs to be next for the Hall of Fame, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State QB Ryan Dinwiddie (2000-03), who joins the BSU Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about this week's announcement. He joins a HOF class that includes former coach Chris Petersen. Also this week, Dinwiddie changed jobs - going from the head coach the Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League) to the Ottawa Redblacks (where he's also the GM). He's won three Grey Cups as an assistant coach/head coach in the CFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins joins Prater and Mallory from Pocatello, where they are celebrating after last week's 38-36 victory at No. 6 UC Davis. Hawkins talks about the meaning of the moment, the players from Treasure Valley high schools who helped make it happen, and what's next as he continues to grow the Big Sky program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share highlights from his weekly coach's show interview with Spencer Danielson. The coach touches on the bye week (happy for the extra time), his message to his team after the Fresno State loss and getting new starting QB Max Cutforth ready for San Diego State on Nov. 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting to know two Boise State QBs - redshirt freshman Max Cutforth (new starter for San Diego State on Nov. 15?) and incoming recruit Jackson Taylor (Thousand Oaks, California), we talk to Cutforth's high school coach, David Robinson of Skyview High in Nampa, and Taylor joins the show to describe what attracted him to Boise State and when he plans to be in Boise, are the CFP and G6 programs headed for a divorce, Bob previews the last month of the Mountain West football regular season in Bronco Focus, Timberline High coach Ian Smart (former Boise State DL, 2004-07) talks about being a No. 1 seed in the 6A quarterfinals that start Friday night in Boise See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State redshirt freshman QB Max Cutforth is expected to make his first college start against San Diego State on Nov. 15, in place of injured starter Maddux Madsen. Prater and Mallory talk to Skyview High coach David Robinson - he was Cutforth's offensive coordinator and QB coach at the Nampa school before he was elevated to head coach in 2023. Robinson dives into Cutforth's journey, what makes him special, his ceiling as a college quarterback, and what fans can expect from his first start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackson Taylor, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound quarterback from Thousand Oaks High in Westlake Village, California, joins Prater and Mallory to discuss his commitment to Boise State. Taylor said he and his family are moving to the Boise area in January, where he hopes to compete for a starting job in the offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the final month of the regular season. What are the postseason scenarios? What's the likely matchup for the Mountain West Championship Game on Dec. 5? What is the recipe for Boise State to reach the championship game?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State defensive lineman Ian Smart (2004-07), now the head coach at Timberline High in Boise, joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Idaho's quarterfinal playoffs that take place this weekend. Timberline hosts Middleton at Dona Larsen Park on Friday night in the 6A quarters - the Wolves are regular season champions and have six-plus players headed to Division I college programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three guests join the show in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio, including Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice, the coach explains what happened in Monday's shocking, season-opening home loss to Division II Hawaii-Pacific - and how his team will respond, Bob with his impressions of what happened in his Bronco Focus report, Idaho Public Television filmmaker/director Eric Westrom on a new "Idaho Experience'' documentary featuring Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew (born and buried in Payette) - with an appearance from KTIK's Mike Prater, meet new AC Boise soccer coach Nate Miller, Prater, Johnny and Greg project the first CFP rankings/bracketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to go over Monday night's stunning home loss to Division II Hawaii-Pacific. What happened? How did Rice process the loss? What does it mean for his program moving forward? How much will the loss impact NCAA metrics in March?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho Public Television debuts a new "Idaho Experience'' show Nov. 6 (8:30 p.m.) and Nov. 9 (7:30 p.m.) - "Idaho's Big-Hearted Slugger,'' featuring Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew (born and buried in Payette). IPTV filmmaker and director Eric Westrom joins Prater and Mallory in the KTIK RoePaint.com Studio to share details behind the new documentary, which includes background and commentary from Prater and other voices in the sports world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Broncos' loss to Hawaii-Pacific on Monday night. No. 1: Boise State has a history of early season, bad losses - how will the Broncos respond?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Miller, an assistant coach with Real Salt Lake (MLS), has been announced as the new head coach of AC Boise, which begins competing in the USL League One next spring. A stadium on the old Les Bois grounds is being renovated this winter, but Miller has already started building his roster and his relationship with the Treasure Valley soccer community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang dedicates the entire 5 p.m. hour to the Boise State issues that cropped up after the shocking loss to Fresno State, what happened with the Broncos' QB room - and what's next, we address (as do listeners and callers) all the issues after Boise State's third loss of the season, Bob with his impressions of the loss in Bronco Focus, analyst Pete Cavender on what he saw Saturday - and his thoughts on potential cracks in team chemistry, Scott Matlock, Colston Loveland and Ashton Jeanty all score NFL touchdowns on Sunday, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap the Broncos' 30-7 loss to Fresno State on Saturday. No. 1: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends - and struggles in the passing game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State football lost to Fresno State on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium - and lost QB Maddux Madsen (lower leg/ankle) in the process. The Broncos had issues in all three phases of the game - now many fans and callers are wondering how coach Spencer Danielson can right the ship and fight off frustration going into a bye week and a Nov. 15 meeting at San Diego State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final previews for Boise State-Fresno State at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, Broncos are down three wide receivers for this game - has the WR room become an issue, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with game previews, what to watch this weekend with Ashton Jeanty, Khalil Shakir and Kellen Moore, our six pack of top college football games, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Saturday's Boise State-Fresno State football game. One thing to keep an eye on: How will the Broncos' wide receiver room perform over the next four games? Also, the Boise State men's basketball season starts Monday with a game in ExtraMile Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview the Broncos' football game against Fresno State (1:30 p.m. Saturday, Albertsons Stadium). Bob's No. 1 key to a victory: Get off to a fast start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away Boise State-Fresno State tickets for Saturday's game, Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson on getting job offers (how does he handle those situations?) and paying incoming freshmen (he's still not a fan), how will QB Maddux Madsen perform against the No. 1 (San Diego State) and No. 2 (Fresno State) defensive teams in the Mountain West, Bob talks to RB Sire Gaines about his diverse skillset in Bronco Focus, Fresno State bringing a new QB to Boise, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with running back Sire Gaines. The redshirt freshman talks about his complete game - the diverse skillset he brings to football, including pass blocking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away free tickets to Boise State-Fresno State football this week, Boise State has four regular season opponents remaining - Fresno State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Utah State, which of those four programs is best-suited to make the transition into a new Pac-12 in 2026, Bob talks to left tackle Kage Casey in Bronco Focus, Fresno radio personality Christopher Gabriel on what to expect from the Bulldogs on Saturday, will Dan Lanning be Oregon's head coach when the Ducks host Boise State next season, what are adults doing with Halloween on a Friday nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Fresno State radio personality Christopher Gabriel (KMJ Radio) joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Saturday afternoon's football game between Boise State and the Bulldogs (1:30 p.m., Albertsons Stadium). Gabriel updates Fresno State's QB situation for Saturday's game - and dives into the economics (NIL?) of the city as the underfunded program heads into the new Pac-12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with left tackle Kage Casey. One of four team captains, Casey describes how the Broncos' OL has fixed its penalty issues. He also touches on Boise State's run-game, red-zone issues that cropped up last week against Nevada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away Boise State-Fresno State tickets this week, Boise State is a dominant 4-0 at home and 2-2 on the road - other than level of competition, what are the statistical differences as the Broncos host Fresno State on Saturday, where has Boise State improved this season, Bob talks to former Fresno State RB Malik Sherrod in Bronco Focus, how would Ashton Jeanty's 2024 Heisman campaign stack up against a P4/quarterback-heavy field in 2025, Steelheads hockey coach Everett Sheen on his squad - and three home games in Downtown Boise this week, Kellen Moore makes a QB change in New Orleans, how do we feel about heavily involved pro sports owners like the Colts' Carlie Irsay-GordonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his interview with senior running back Malik Sherrod. The former Fresno State player, who joined the Boise State roster this past season, welcomes his former team to Albertsons Stadium on Saturday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving away tickets this week to the Boise State-Fresno State game on Saturday, we recap the Boise State-Nevada game starting with the Broncos' pass offense - why is it so inconsistent, hear from coaches Spencer Danielson and Nate Potter on offensive struggles, top WR Chris Marshall suspended for the week (what does that mean for the passing game?), Bob (Bronco Focus) and Pete with their analysis of what happened last Friday in Reno, Kellen makes a QB change in New Orleans, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his recap of the Broncos' 24-3 victory at Nevada last Friday night. His No. 1 takeaway: Boise State's defense is on fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the Boise State-Nevada football game - covering all angles from the passing game, to special teams, defense and how many Broncos' fans show up, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (Bronco Nation News Report) with live game previews from Reno, Idaho Steelheads play their ECHL hockey home-opener in Downtown Boise, our Six Pack of the top college football games of the weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory from Reno, where he's covering the Boise State-Nevada game. Rains touches on Boise State injuries (WR Ben Ford, S Zion Washington), how many Boise State fans will attend this game and two weekend games that could impact the Broncos' future - San Diego State at Fresno State and USF at Memphis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his four game-changing keys that could lead to a victory at Nevada on Friday night. No. 1: Fast start/eliminate early emotions the Wolf Pack could bring to this game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State plays at Nevada on Friday night - how will the Broncos' defense do against the Wolf Pack and their struggling offense, new Nevada QB Carter Jones (true freshman) has provided a slight spark after starting the past two games, Bob sits down with LB Marco Notarainni in Bronco Focus, who's the second best team in the Mountain West behind Boise State, QB Maddux Madsen gets engaged (and we have a new song for him!), Boise State basketball predicted to finish third in the Mountain West, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee SterlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.