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Boise State is heading into Lavell Edward's Stadium (they get the full title because 'LVE' already belongs to someone else much more important to us) today to even out their record in Provo since the series was renewed in 2012. To do so, and help bring balance to the universe, the Broncos will call on their regular players to get the job done. However, I'd be fully okay if this game turned into the one that re-legitimizes the 'Murder Smurfs' moniker and lets the young 'uns get some game experience too. So, let's take a gander at the depth chart and see who would be included in said, prospective Murder Smurfing
WIDE RECEIVER (X)
16 John Hightower, Sr.
1 Octavius Evans, Jr.
WIDE RECEIVER (H)
6 CT Thomas, Jr. -OR-
2 Khalil Shakir, So.
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
81 Akilian Butler, RsSr.
82 Stefan Cobbs, RsFr.
18 Billy Bowens, RSFr.
LEFT TACKLE
76 Ezra Cleveland, RsJr.
73 Nick Crabtree, RsJr.
LEFT GUARD
77 John Molchon, RsSr.
Dallas Holliday, RsFr.
CENTER
67, Garrett Larson, RsSr.
55 Kekaniokoa Holomalia-Gonzalez RsFr.
RIGHT GUARD
79 Eric Quevedo, RsSr.
68 Jake Stetz, RsSo.
RIGHT TACKLE
70 John Ojukwu, RsSo.
69 Garrett Curran, RsFr.
TIGHT END
85 John Bates, RsJr.
5 Garrett Collingham, RsSr.
47 Matt Pistone, RsSr.
88 Tyneil Hopper RsFr.
Quarterback
19 Hank Bachmeier, Fr.
10 Chase Cord, RsSo.
9 Jaylon Henderson, RsSr.
RUNNING BACK
34 Robert Mahone, RsJr.
21 Andrew Van Buren, So.
24 George Holani, Fr.
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE END
93 Chase Hatada, Sr.
54 Matt Locher, RsSr.-OR-
40 Jabari Watson, RsJr.
NOSE TACKLE
98 Sonatane Lui, Sr.
57 Emmanuel Fesili, Jr. -OR-
90 Scale Ihegion, So.
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
55 David Moa, 6YSr.
62 Scott Matlock RsFr.
STUD (STAND UP END)
99 Curtis Weaver, RsJr.
38 Demetri Washington, RsFr.
MIDDLE LINEBACKER
25 Benton Wickersham, Jr.
48 Bruno DeRose, RsJr.
WILL LINEBACKER
44 Riley Whimpey, Jr.
3 Brandon Hawkins RsFr.
NICKEL
28 Kekaula Kaniho, Jr.
20 Roman Kafentzis, RsSo.
CORNERBACK
26 Avery Williams, RsJr.
8 Markel Reed, Fr.
SAFETY
10 Kekoa Nawahine, Sr.
33 JL Skinner, Fr.
SAFETY
4 DeAndre Pierce, RsJr.
21 Tyreque Jones, RsSo.-OR-
5 Evan Tyler, RsSr.
CORNERBACK
15 Jalen Walker, RsJr.
22 Tyric LeBeauf, RsFr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKER
36 Eric Sachse, RsSr.
46 Joel Velazquez, RsJr.
PUNTER
46 Joel Velazquez, RsJr.
36 Eric Sachse, RsSr.
SNAPPER
52 Daniel Cantrell, RsSo. -OR-
50 Nicholai Pittman, Sr.
HOLDER
28 Kekaula Kaniho, Jr.
KICKOFF
46 Joel Velazquez, RsJr.
KICK RETURNER
16 John Hightower, Sr.
26 Avery Williams, RsJr.
PUNT RETURNER
26 Avery Williams, RsJr.
2 Khalil Shakir, So.
Notable Changes
Not really any, officially. However, if you missed the Hawaii game and have somehow magically avoided knowing that Hank Bachmeier was injured in it, you probably know that it’s likely Chase Cord will be taking the reigns in this matchup. Which is honestly fine, because although Bachmeier probably has a higher ceiling, Cord is arguably just as capable of production right now; he had 3 TD passes vs Hawaii. That said, no one really knows who will be taking snaps for the Broncos today...
Long pause from Bryan Harsin when asked if Bachmeier will play on Saturday. “Well that remains to be seen now, doesn’t it?” pic.twitter.com/08KAPaYmeE
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) October 17, 2019
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