Boise State redshirt freshman linebacker Desmond Williams transitioned from pass defender to potential blocker to fumble-forcer in a span of 4 seconds Saturday.
His quick reaction — and ball-dislodging punch — prevented what seemed like an inevitable Troy touchdown that could have tied the season opener. Boise State led 17-10 with 1 minute, 1 second left in the third quarter.
Boise State coach Bryan Harsin will use the play as an example of the hustle required in college football. That play might be on the teaching tape for the Broncos for a decade or more, he said.