Williams, Boise State defense shines in 24-13 win over Troy
Boise State leaned heavily on its defense and some dazzling kick returns by freshman Avery Williams to hold off Troy 24-13 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
13
Boise State Broncos
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| BSU | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Albertsons Stadium · 31,581 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 17-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 6-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 55-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:12 13-24
Jake Roh 7 Yd pass from Montell Cozart (Quinn Skillin Kick)
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Field Goal 10:59 13-17
Bratcher Underwood 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:27 10-17
Haden Hoggarth 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:30 10-14
Blace Brown 53 Yd Interception Return (Bratcher Underwood Kick)
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Touchdown 7:51 3-14
Alexander Mattison 49 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Field Goal 10:14 3-7
Bratcher Underwood 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:24 0-7
Avery Williams 81 Yd Punt Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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TROY
1 play, 8 yards, 0:08 · End of Game
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BSU 0:08
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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TROY 1:48
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:24 · Fumble
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BSU 2:12
10 plays, 49 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:12 13-24
Jake Roh 7 Yd pass from Montell Cozart (Quinn Skillin Kick)
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TROY 7:17
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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BSU 7:23
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:36 · Downs
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TROY 10:59
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:59 13-17
Bratcher Underwood 39 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 14:50
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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TROY 1:01
16 plays, 70 yards, 5:25 · Fumble
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BSU 6:26
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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TROY 7:24
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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BSU 11:20
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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TROY
4 plays, 15 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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BSU 0:27
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:27 10-17
Haden Hoggarth 41 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 2:30
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:44 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:30 10-14
Blace Brown 53 Yd Interception Return (Bratcher Underwood Kick)
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TROY 3:14
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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BSU 4:00
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:54 · Downs
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TROY 6:54
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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BSU 7:51
6 plays, 77 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 3-14
Alexander Mattison 49 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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TROY 11:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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BSU 12:13
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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TROY 0:48
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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BSU 1:56
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:35 · Fumble
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TROY 5:31
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:23 · Punt
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BSU 6:54
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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TROY 10:14
8 plays, 47 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:14 3-7
Bratcher Underwood 38 Yd Field Goal
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TROY 13:24
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:36 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:24 0-7
Avery Williams 81 Yd Punt Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Team Stats
TROY
BSU
11
1st Downs
19
4-16
3rd down efficiency
9-19
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-4
215
Total Yards
357
139
Passing
210
17/34
Comp/Att
19/32
4.1
Yards per pass
6.6
76
Rushing
147
29
Rushing Attempts
44
2.6
Yards per rush
3.3
8-60
Penalties
7-47
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
24:24
Possession
35:36
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