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Unfortunately, the photo for this article is from the LAST time Boise State played UNLV at Sam Boyd stadium. So this is not a hint that the Black O’ Lantern helmets will be back in play for this iteration of a road matchup with the Rebels. BUT! That doesn’t mean we can’t (over)analyze what the published depth chart “reveals” for tomorrow’s game. On that note, I present the ingredients of your speculation!
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
Objectively, the worst change—obviously—is that Zeke Noa no longer appears on the depth chart as he has had his season cut short due to an ACL tear and a broken wrist. On the bright side, the injury occurred during the the first 30% of the season. As such, it’s a possibility that he could be the beneficiary of a medical redshirt year. The injury to Noa sucks. Super hard. And we wish him a speedy recovery.
The loss of Noa becomes an opportunity for Brandon Hawkins who now appears on the depth chart. Additionally, in the presser on Monday, Coach Harsin mentioned DJ Schramm by name as another player that would have an opportunity to see the field more.
Lastly, while Ojukwu and Pierce have stayed on the depth chart every week that they’ve been out, Coach Harsin also mentioned in the Monday presser that the bye definitely aided in both of their recoveries. So, there has been some hope lent to the idea that one or both of them could see the field again soon. Possibly real soon:
No specific reason for these shots, but here are some guys practicing. Yep, no specific reason. pic.twitter.com/mvvr1ZzD29
— Dave Southorn (@davesouthorn) October 1, 2019
Anyone see anything else of note? Let us know in the comments.