Chris Vannini of The Athletic joins Johnny and Greg to discuss just how much of a blow Boise State's loss was to South Florida in the G5 CFP race with the American Conference off to a good start. Plus, is the Mountain West even the second-best conference in the Group of Five?

Chris Vannini of The Athletic joins Johnny and Greg to discuss just how much of a blow Boise State's loss was to South Florida in the G5 CFP race with the American Conference off to a good start. Plus, is the Mountain West even the second-best conference in the Group of Five?

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

CHRIS VANNINI JOINS THE SHOW TO DISCUSS THE G5 CFP RACE AND WHERE BOISE STATE STANDS IN THE RACE CURRENTLY

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!

Our final show of 2025 and we look ahead to 2026 - what's the ONE THING you want from Boise State football in the next year, former WAC/MAC/Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to talk about a new bowl game in the Denver area (Pac-12 vs. Mountain West?) and the future of all bowl games in the West, Bob previews the Boise State-New Mexico basketball game in Bronco Focus, we give our awards for NFL MVP and Coach of the Year ... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU JAN. 5!!

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, DEC. 30: BOISE STATE FOOTBALL - ONE THING FOR 2026, KARL BENSON ON FUTURE BOWL GAMES, BOISE STATE-NEW MEXICO HOOPS, NFL AWARDS

Longtime college administrator Karl Benson, recently retired after commissioner stints with the WAC, MAC and Sun Belt, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about college football bowl seasons in 2026 and beyond. Benson is part of a group attempting to bring a postseason bowl game to the Denver area - potentially involving new Pac-12/Mountain West programs.

Longtime college administrator Karl Benson, recently retired after commissioner stints with the WAC, MAC and Sun Belt, joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about college football bowl seasons in 2026 and beyond. Benson is part of a group attempting to bring a postseason bowl game to the Denver area - potentially involving new Pac-12/Mountain West programs.

KARL BENSON ON THE FUTURE OF BOWL GAMES IN THE WEST ... COLORADO?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share key storylines going into the Broncos' league home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night. Boise State needs a win after opening Mountain West play with a loss at Nevada; the Lobos have won seven straight.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share key storylines going into the Broncos' league home opener against New Mexico on Tuesday night. Boise State needs a win after opening Mountain West play with a loss at Nevada; the Lobos have won seven straight.

CHRIS VANNINI JOINS THE SHOW TO DISCUSS THE G5 CFP RACE AND WHERE BOISE STATE STANDS IN THE RACE CURRENTLY

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