Boise State’s football team was really good when the sticks on the sideline read “3.” But as soon as it flipped to a “4” and the Broncos went for it — yikes.
One of the best third down teams in the nation in 2017, Boise State was dead last on fourth downs. The Broncos converted just 3-of-17 (17.6 percent).
“We made some mistakes. It’s not good,” offensive line coach Brad Bedell said. “We needed to rise to the occasion and we failed. ... The only way to go is up, I guess. That’s the one thing makes me sick to my stomach, thinking about it.