Hightower, Bachmeier lead No. 22 Boise St past Portland St
John Hightower returned a kickoff for a touchdown and caught another, and Hank Bachmeier threw for 238 yards as No. 22 Boise State beat Portland State 45-10 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Portland State Vikings
10
Boise State Broncos
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRST | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| BSU | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
Albertsons Stadium · 31,068 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Montana Grizzlies | L 24-57 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Idaho Vandals | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Idaho State Bengals | L 8-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | L 25-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 30-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:30 10-45
Stefan Cobbs 44 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Field Goal 5:56 10-38
Eric Sachse 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:53 10-35
CT Thomas 33 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Touchdown 0:29 10-28
CT Thomas 9 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Touchdown 6:18 10-21
John Hightower 23 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Touchdown 2:25 10-14
Mataio Talalemotu 52 Yd pass from Davis Alexander (Cody Williams Kick)
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Touchdown 4:13 3-14
Chase Cord 7 Yd Run (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Touchdown 10:12 3-7
John Hightower 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Eric Sachse Kick)
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Field Goal 10:27 3-0
Cody Williams 26 Yd Field Goal
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BSU
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:24 · End of Game
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PRST 1:24
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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BSU 3:24
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:04 · Downs
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PRST 6:28
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:13 · Downs
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BSU 9:41
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:48 · Punt
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PRST 10:29
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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BSU 12:30
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:30 10-45
Stefan Cobbs 44 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 14:16
12 plays, 48 yards, 6:40 · Missed FG
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BSU 5:56
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:56 10-38
Eric Sachse 33 Yd Field Goal
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PRST 8:06
3 plays, -11 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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BSU 8:53
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:53 10-35
CT Thomas 33 Yd pass from Chase Cord (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 10:38
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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BSU 12:45
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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PRST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:25 · End of Half
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BSU 0:29
12 plays, 56 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:29 10-28
CT Thomas 9 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 2:14
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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BSU 3:57
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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PRST 4:32
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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BSU 6:18
5 plays, 77 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 10-21
John Hightower 23 Yd pass from Hank Bachmeier (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 8:33
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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BSU 9:02
10 plays, 60 yards, 4:15 · Missed FG
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PRST 13:17
3 plays, 20 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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BSU 0:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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PRST 2:25
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:25 10-14
Mataio Talalemotu 52 Yd pass from Davis Alexander (Cody Williams Kick)
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BSU 4:13
7 plays, 86 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:13 3-14
Chase Cord 7 Yd Run (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 7:29
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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BSU 10:12
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:12 3-7
John Hightower 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Eric Sachse Kick)
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PRST 10:27
8 plays, 61 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:27 3-0
Cody Williams 26 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
PRST
BSU
12
1st Downs
22
3-14
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
244
Total Yards
491
133
Passing
341
11/24
Comp/Att
21/37
5.5
Yards per pass
9.2
111
Rushing
150
39
Rushing Attempts
31
2.8
Yards per rush
4.8
12-95
Penalties
7-65
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
32:25
Possession
27:35
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