Boise State bright blue has become the gold standard for Group of Five conference programs. Look no further than the sentiment emanating from the No. 22-ranked Broncos' Week 1 opponent, Troy, for evidence.
"For sure, Boise (State is) at the level we're trying to get to," said Troy head coach Neal Brown. "It's a measuring-stick game for us, just to see where we're at. Boise -- and deservedly so -- is the highest ranked Group of Five team right now in a number of preseason magazines."
Through three different head coaching regimes, two different conference affiliations, and over 16 seasons, Boise State reached 10 wins 13 times.