BOISE, Idaho – Boise State took advantage of costly Troy miscues to defeat the Trojans, 24-13, in the season opener for both teams Saturday afternoon at Albertsons Stadium.
Troy committed three turnovers, eight penalties and allowed the Broncos to average 41.8 yards on kickoff returns and 24.8 yards on punt returns in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
Boise State (1-0) got on the board just 94 seconds into the game on an 81-yard punt return for a touchdown by Avery Williams.
The Trojans (0-1) followed with one of their best offensive series of the game.