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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share key storylines going into the Broncos' league home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night. Boise State needs a win after opening Mountain West play with a loss at Nevada; the Lobos have won seven straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime college administrator Karl Benson, recently retired after commissioner stints with the WAC, MAC and Sun Belt, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about college football bowl seasons in 2026 and beyond. Benson is part of a group attempting to bring a postseason bowl game to the Denver area - potentially involving new Pac-12/Mountain West programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!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 thoughts on the men's basketball team that's coming off a loss to Nevada and a short holiday break. The Broncos are 8-4 overall going into the Mountain West home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night - what are the short-term expectations for the program?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football lost its top player to the transfer portal - what's next for safety Ty Benefield and how do fans feel about his departure (as opposed to leaving early for the NFL), is coach Spencer Danielson winning or losing his battle with the portal, Bob previews Boise State-New Mexico hoops in Bronco Focus, starter RJ Keene on the Broncos' psyche after loss at Nevada and short holiday break, Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore down to their final NFL games of the season - how'd they do in 2025, sports-related gifts and Christmas, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES - OUR FINAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS WEEK ... Former Boise State basketball star Tyson Degenhart joins the show to talk about his start in the NBA G-League and expectations for his pro career, should Boise State's athletic department disclose NIL payment details to the public/media, Mountain West off to 0-2 start in bowl games - what's going to happen with the final five games involving MW teams, ECHL players (including the Idaho Steelheads) planning to go on strike Friday - what does that mean for the short-term schedule, what's your favorite sports-related Christmas giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington State coach Kirby Moore, a former Boise State wide receiver, joins the show to talk about his new gig, his vision for the Cougars, life in the new Pac-12 and thoughts about his brother's NFL winning streak, Washington State beats Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, NFL report featuring Ashton Jeanty (monster Sunday), Kellen Moore (three-game winning streak) and Taysom Hill (made NFL history), the G6-P4 debate was loud and toxic over the weekend, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State wide receiver star Kirby Moore, most recently the offensive coordinator at Missouri, joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview during Monday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium. He was in Boise to watch his new team, Washington State, beat Utah State. Moore talks about being a first-year head coach in Pullman, his vision for the program and what to expect when Washington State and Boise State meet for the first time in the new Pac-12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Washington State coach Kirby Moore, a former Boise State wide receiver, joins the show to talk about his new gig, his vision for the Cougars, life in the new Pac-12 and thoughts about his brother's NFL winning streak, Washington State beats Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, NFL report featuring Ashton Jeanty (monster Sunday), Kellen Moore (three-game winning streak) and Taysom Hill (made NFL history), the G6-P4 debate was loud and toxic over the weekend, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State wide receiver star Kirby Moore, most recently the offensive coordinator at Missouri, joins Prater and Mallory for an exclusive interview during Monday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium. He was in Boise to watch his new team, Washington State, beat Utah State. Moore talks about being a first-year head coach in Pullman, his vision for the program and what to expect when Washington State and Boise State meet for the first time in 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 preview a new Mountain West basketball season. Who are the top teams? Where does Boise State sit going into Saturday's opener - the program's last ever trip to Reno?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, 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.

The College Football Playoff starts this weekend and it's a much different vibe than last year without Boise State, Ashton Jeanty and the Fiesta Bowl - do you still follow the CFP and who's going to win a national title, Bob previews a new Mountain West basketball season in Bronco Focus - Boise State opens Saturday in Reno, Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill on the importance of the Montana-Montana State FCS playoff game in Bozeman, B.J. addresses the future of safety Ty Benefield in his BNN Report - will the Boise State football star leave or bolt for the NFL, 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.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to preview a new Mountain West basketball season. Who are the top teams? Where does Boise State sit going into Saturday's opener - the program's last ever trip to Reno?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 interview highlights with basketball coach Leon Rice. His team is 8-3 with a four-game winning streak heading into the Mountain West opener at Nevada on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Tackle Hunger event at Bishop Kelly High, we celebrate Boise's bowl game and postseason college football - what's your favorite part of the bowl season, Bronco Mendenhall (Utah State head coach) and Gage Jones (Washington State linebacker, Eagle High graduate and the only Idaho player on the Cougars' roster) join the show, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks to Boise State basketball coach Leon Rice before Saturday's Mountain West opener at Nevada, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with national handicapper Lee Sterling 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 interview highlights with basketball coach Leon Rice. His team is 8-3 with a four-game winning streak heading into the Mountain West opener at Nevada on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, during his postseason press conference, talked Wednesday about Maddux Madsen and loyalty, Kage Casey and Danielson's decision not to let him travel to the LA Bowl, and Ty Benefield's future now that he's exploring NFL options, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could emerge in 2026 with big seasons, Washington State reporter Greg Woods on Kirby Moore's first day as head coach in Pullman, do the Seahawks have a legitimate shot to win a Super BowlSee 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 names of four football players he expects to have a bigger role next season: DE Max Stege, LB Boen Phelps, CB Sherrod Smith and WR Quinton Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spokesman-Review beat writer Greg Woods joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Kirby Moore - officially announced as Washington State's new head coach Tuesday afternoon in Pullman. The former Boise State wide receiver dives into a new era of the Pac-12, and seems to be starting with enough resources to grow a program that hasn't had a double-digit win season since 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON STATE ATHLETICSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson, during his postseason press conference, talked Wednesday about Maddux Madsen and loyalty, Kage Casey and Danielson's decision not to let him travel to the LA Bowl, and Ty Benefield's future now that he's exploring NFL options, Bob (Bronco Focus) with four players who could emerge in 2026 with big seasons, Washington State reporter Greg Woods on Kirby Moore's first day as head coach in Pullman, do the Seahawks have a legitimate shot to win a Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spokesman-Review beat writer Greg Woods joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Kirby Moore - officially announced as Washington State's new head coach Tuesday afternoon in Pullman. The former Boise State wide receiver dives into a new era of the Pac-12, and seems to be starting with enough resources to grow a program that hasn't had a double-digit win season since 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON STATE ATHLETICSSee 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 names of four football players he expects to have a bigger role next season: DE Max Stege, LB Boen Phelps, CB Sherrod Smith and WR Quinton Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If college football was a keeper league, which three Boise State players would you have to keep for the 2026 season - top names that need to be on the roster next season, former Boise State standout Kirby Moore holds first press conference as Washington State head coach, Oregon State play-by-play broadcaster Mike Parker on what he's learned about new head coach JaMarcus Shephard, Bob previews the six bowl games featuring Mountain West opponents in Bronco Focus, should Boise State distribute NIL money as a end-of-the-season bonus - based on performance and resultsSee 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 rank his favorite bowl games with Mountain West teams - Utah State-Washington State (Famous Idaho Potato), UNLV-Ohio (Frisco), Hawaii-Cal (Hawaii), New Mexico-Minnesota (Rate), Fresno State-Miami/Ohio (Arizona) and San Diego State-North Texas (New Mexico)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check the psyche of Boise State football fans - how are you feeling after the LA Bowl loss to Washington and how are you feeling about the future, Bob breaks down football's loss/basketball's victory over Saint Mary's in Bronco Focus, college football analyst Pete Cavender with his priorities going into a new offseason, what's the future for former Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, six former Boise State players are headed to the NFL postseason - which one has the best shot at a Super Bowl ring, 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 rank his favorite bowl games with Mountain West teams - Utah State-Washington State (Famous Idaho Potato), UNLV-Ohio (Frisco), Hawaii-Cal (Hawaii), New Mexico-Minnesota (Rate), Fresno State-Miami/Ohio (Arizona) and San Diego State-North Texas (New Mexico)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check the psyche of Boise State football fans - how are you feeling after the LA Bowl loss to Washington and how are you feeling about the future, Bob breaks down football's loss/basketball's victory over Saint Mary's in Bronco Focus, college football analyst Pete Cavender with his priorities going into a new offseason, what's the future for former Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, six former Boise State players are headed to the NFL postseason - which one has the best shot at a Super Bowl ring, Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog talk to The Bills Comeback win over the Patriots, Prater out vs the Browns, James Cook continuing to ball out, Bills defense, 2nd half adjustments, More injury news and more!

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to recap a mixed-results weekend for the Broncos' athletic department. Football lost to Washington in the LA Bowl and basketball beat Saint Mary's in a nonconference game in Idaho Falls. 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 a mixed-results weekend for the Broncos' athletic department. Football lost to Washington in the LA Bowl and basketball beat Saint Mary's in a nonconference game in Idaho Falls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff, who also coached at Washington under Chris Petersen, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the LA Bowl on Saturday night. This season, Huff is the tight ends coach for the Los Angeles Rams, who play in SoFi Stadium, the site of Saturday's bowl game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (BroncoNationNews.com) joins Prater and Mallory for breaking news from the LA Bowl - Broncos' starting left tackle Kage Casey will not play in the game, Spencer Danielson announced Friday. Casey will begin preparing for the NFL Draft while Boise State takes on Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, Friday Five - our week in review with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State left tackle and team captain Kage Casey opts out of LA Bowl and isn't with the team for Saturday night's game against Washington, former Boise State WR Kirby Moore is the new head coach at Washington State, Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report) with their previews of the LA Bowl, former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff joins the show - he also coached at Washington at works at SoFi Stadium as the Rams tight ends coach, our Six Pack of bowl games featuring Mountain West teams, 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 breaking news from the LA Bowl - Broncos' starting left tackle Kage Casey will not play in the game, Spencer Danielson announced Friday. Casey will begin preparing for the NFL Draft while Boise State takes on Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State center/assistant coach Scott Huff, who also coached at Washington under Chris Petersen, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the LA Bowl on Saturday night. This season, Huff is the tight ends coach for the Los Angeles Rams, who play in SoFi Stadium, the site of Saturday's bowl game. 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 a interview with defensive tackle Braxton Fely. The senior, who left the team in the offseason only to return, is having a strong season and will play the final game of his college career Saturday vs. Washington in the LA Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime college/NFL quarterback, current Fox Sports college football analyst and Seattle radio personality Brock Huard joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about Boise State-Washington in the LA Bowl on Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boise State was 15-9 against Power 4/5 opponents between the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and the 2019 season opener against Florida State - the Broncos have since lost nine straight against power programs (why?), LA Bowl is folding after Saturday night's game between Boise State and Washington - what's the future of Pac-12 bowl games in 2026, former Washington QB/current Fox college football analyst Brock Huard on Saturday's game, Bob talks to DT Braxton Fely (playing his final college game) in Bronco Focus, 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 give his preview of Saturday night's game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Bob's No. 1 key: Based on recent bowl history, and what Boise State's offense did this season, a fast start would be an advantage for the Broncos.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 Boise State-Washington football history. The two programs meet Saturday night in the LA Bowl. In the past, the Broncos and Dawgs have met six times (twice in bowl games) - UW is 4-2 in those games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The offseason narrative for Boise State QB Maddux will be defined by the outcome of a three-hour football game Saturday night - how will the LA Bowl between BSU and Washington impact Madsen's confidence and his offseason, Kirby Moore is in Pullman to interview for the vacant Washington State job (or is he?), debating Ty Benefield and his future on the Boise State football team, Bob with an oral history of the Boise State-Washington series in Bronco Focus, executive director Danielle Brazil explains how the Famous Idaho Potato landed Washington State-Utah State, College of Idaho coach Mike Moroski on the Yotes traveling to Florida for a national NAIA semifinal game SaturdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on Saturday night's LA Bowl between his two former teams. Petersen said he plans to watch the game, but is careful to pick sides. He touches on the college football issues of today - and says current Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is putting together the best coaching job of his career in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave "Softy'' Mahler (93.3 KJR FM in Seattle) joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Saturday's LA Bowl between Boise State and Washington. Mahler shares the strengths and weaknesses of Washington's roster, what to expect in Saturday's game and the role coach Chris Petersen played in both programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen joins the show to talk about his former teams, the LA Bowl on Saturday night and the controversial issues that are hovering about his favorite sport, Petersen said current Boise State coach Spencer Danielson is having his best season - how do we feel about that and what kind of grade would you give Danielson for his 2025 season, Seattle radio personality Softy Mahler on the Broncos and Dawgs in the LA Bowl, Bob talks to RB1 Dylan Riley in Bronco Focus (is he the MVP of Boise State's season?), Philip Rivers, 44, is back in the NFL - prompting a series of questions: "How old is too old?''See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.