Rypien, Boise State beat Nevada 31-27
Brett Rypien threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns as Boise State held on for a 31-27 win over Nevada on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Boise State Broncos
31
Nevada Wolf Pack
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSU | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| NEV | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Mackay Stadium · 21,431 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Colorado State Rams | W 64-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Texas State Bobcats | W 46-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Washington State Cougars | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Fresno State Bulldogs | W 38-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Utah State Aggies | W 37-18 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:21 31-27
Ramiz Ahmed 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:37 31-24
A.J. Richardson 41 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Touchdown 6:51 24-24
McLane Mannix 50 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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Touchdown 10:12 24-17
CT Thomas 36 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-17
Haden Hoggarth 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:42 14-17
Elijah Cooks 11 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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Touchdown 13:49 14-10
Tyler Horton 99 Yd Interception Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 7-10
Jaxson Kincaide 21 Yd Run (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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Touchdown 6:25 7-3
John Hightower 88 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Field Goal 11:44 0-3
Ramiz Ahmed 35 Yd Field Goal
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NEV
2 plays, 31 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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BSU 0:06
17 plays, 61 yards, 8:20 · Downs
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NEV 8:26
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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BSU 9:52
12 plays, 49 yards, 6:29 · Interception
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NEV 1:21
12 plays, 56 yards, 4:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:21 31-27
Ramiz Ahmed 28 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 5:37
3 plays, 69 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:37 31-24
A.J. Richardson 41 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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NEV 6:51
9 plays, 77 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 24-24
McLane Mannix 50 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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BSU 10:12
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:12 24-17
CT Thomas 36 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BSU 15:00
7 plays, 55 yards, 0:37 · Field Goal
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NEV 0:42
5 plays, 35 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-17
Haden Hoggarth 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:42 14-17
Elijah Cooks 11 Yd pass from Ty Gangi (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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BSU 1:31
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:07 · Fumble
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NEV 4:38
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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BSU 7:59
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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NEV 10:56
8 plays, 44 yards, 2:53 · Missed FG
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NEV 13:49
1 play, 0 yards, 0:20 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:49 14-10
Tyler Horton 99 Yd Interception Return (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BSU 14:09
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:02 · Interception
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NEV 2:17
2 plays, 44 yards, 0:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 7-10
Jaxson Kincaide 21 Yd Run (Ramiz Ahmed Kick)
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BSU 2:48
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:41 · Interception
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NEV 5:29
4 plays, 17 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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BSU 6:25
1 play, 88 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:25 7-3
John Hightower 88 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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NEV 6:37
8 plays, 58 yards, 3:36 · Fumble
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BSU 10:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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NEV 11:44
9 plays, 58 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:44 0-3
Ramiz Ahmed 35 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
BSU
NEV
24
1st Downs
23
11-18
3rd down efficiency
5-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
506
Total Yards
386
299
Passing
304
28/38
Comp/Att
24/42
7.9
Yards per pass
7.2
207
Rushing
82
40
Rushing Attempts
24
5.2
Yards per rush
3.4
9-108
Penalties
4-20
4
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
3
Interceptions thrown
1
35:09
Possession
24:51
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