Alexander Mattison did something Saturday night that even great Boise State running backs Jay Ajayi, Doug Martin, Jeremy McNichols, Brock Forsey and Ian Johnson never accomplished.
The sophomore running back rushed for 242 yards at Colorado State (third-most in school history) on 23 carries, scoring three touchdowns. Only Cedric Minter (261 in 1978) and Eron Hurley (254 in 1998) have had more rushing yards in a game for the Broncos.
Add in 44 receiving yards on three receptions, and Mattison’s 286 yards from scrimmage were No. 1 in a single game in Boise State history.
The record previously was held by wide receiver Thomas Sperbeck, who had 281 receiving yards in 2015 against New Mexico, followed closely by Ajayi, who gained 280 yards against Colorado State in 2014.