Starting off the 1st round, de facto, double elimination series between Boise State and Fresno State, the Broncos continued their frustrating trend of defensive slow starts. On the opening drive, The Bulldogs were able to plink their way 74 yards down the field for a relatively ‘easy’ score on 11 plays.
7-0, Bulldogs
Luckily, the Broncos were able to answer in very short order with their own 75 yard drive. The drive only took six plays and was jumpstarted by a flea flicker from Mahone to Rypien that then went 45 yards downfield to Wilson. Cozart was able to secure six points three plays later to a wide open Richardson.