Wake Up, Bronco Nation! Happy Thanksgiving! Kiesau/Horton Homecoming, Bowl Projections

By Michael G Johnson Nov 23, 2017, 6:14am PST

NCAA Football: Air Force at Fresno State

Tyler Horton comes home to Fresno

Fresno native Tyler Horton returns home this weekend thankful for his opportunity at Boise State. Some of his friends weren’t that lucky. https://t.co/1ZentBS0KX
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) November 22, 2025

Makes sense to have so many Broncos on these lists

This has been discussed a bit in the Twittersphere lately, but the consensus is that Leighton Vander Esch might be the most draftable linebacker to come out of BSU ever. Others had the numbers, but he has those AND the measurables.

PFF Week 12 - MWC Team of the Week - Defense pic.twitter.com/Xv5iGrJZqv
— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) November 23, 2025

PFF Week 12 - MWC Team of the Week - Offense pic.twitter.com/J6L642CaJa
— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) November 23, 2025

Weaver has ALL the moves

Curtis Weaver steals the show with his dance moves and singing at the Great Thanksgiving Day Banquet from the Boise Rescue Mission today. Cool to see Boise State’s players having fun while giving back. pic.twitter.com/fU5W8ZXKtr
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) November 22, 2025

Homecoming of sorts for Coach Kiesau

My weekly beat notes on Eric Kiesau's return to Fresno State, why sleep is a big topic in college football, and Jordan Happle's increased role.https://t.co/bBGsu8OoqI
— Dave Southorn (@davesouthorn) November 22, 2025

Expect to see a lot more of Hutch in the spotlight

.@HutchIsClutch15 and LaPhonso Ellis of @espn spent some time on the court earlier last week in Myrtle Beach. Check it out! #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/77pfp0EIez
— Boise State MBB (@BroncoSportsMBB) November 22, 2025

Divers incoming

Boise State announces swimming & diving recruiting class of six, including 5 swimmers and 1 diver. https://t.co/GI6TAWa1hC #BleedBlue @BroncoSports @MW_OlySports pic.twitter.com/abWdsRCfde
— Boise State S&D (@BroncoSportsSD) November 22, 2025

Rypien’s efficiency is getting ridiculous...in a good way

Boise State QB Brett Rypien has moved up from 93rd to 27th nationally in pass efficiency rating in just four games.https://t.co/VOy6UI4YWP
— Dave Southorn (@davesouthorn) November 22, 2025