BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Prater and Ballgame break down the Broncos' victory in Fort Collins - and take calls for 90 minutes. Listeners were fired up for two reasons - backup QB Max Cutforth looked solid in his first start of the season ... and a defense that as given up 83 points in its past two games, including 70 in the second half of those two games.

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Prater and Ballgame break down the Broncos' victory in Fort Collins - and take calls for 90 minutes. Listeners were fired up for two reasons - backup QB Max Cutforth looked solid in his first start of the season ... and a defense that as given up 83 points in its past two games, including 70 in the second half of those two games.

BRONCO GAME NIGHT: BOISE STATE 64, COLORADO STATE 38

Boise State at Colorado State on Saturday - game previews with Bob (four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus) and B.J. (players who need to step up in November, BNN Report), what do we expect from the Broncos' inconsistent defense, College Football Six Pack of top games to watch this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist

Boise State at Colorado State on Saturday - game previews with Bob (four keys to a victory in Bronco Focus) and B.J. (players who need to step up in November, BNN Report), what do we expect from the Broncos' inconsistent defense, College Football Six Pack of top games to watch this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist

PRATER & BALLGAME, NOV. 6: BOISE-STATE COLORADO STATE, BRONCO FOCUS, BNN REPORT, COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIX PACK, FRIDAY FIVE

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to preview the Broncos' afternoon game in Fort Collins. The Rams are dead last in college football in defense, but their defense can produce big plays and score points. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Boise State's defense must avoid giving up explosive plays.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to preview the Broncos' afternoon game in Fort Collins. The Rams are dead last in college football in defense, but their defense can produce big plays and score points. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Boise State's defense must avoid giving up explosive plays.

BOB WITH HIS FOUR KEYS TO A VICTORY OVER COLORADO STATE ON SATURDAY

Boise State QB Max Cutforth will make his first start of the season Saturday at Colorado State - what do head coach Spencer Danielson and QB coach Zak Hill have to say about his week of prep, what are our expectations for Cutforth in Fort Collins, Bob talks to Danielson, Hill, Cutforth and starting CB Jaden Mickey in Bronco Focus, first impressions after Boise State basketball opens with dominate victory, Where are they Now: Drew Fielder, Javan Buchanan, Andrew Meadow and RJ Keene, TV viewership for college football is down but Saturday's monster lineup could save the day, fantasy football with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including Boise State-Colorado State prediction)

Boise State QB Max Cutforth will make his first start of the season Saturday at Colorado State - what do head coach Spencer Danielson and QB coach Zak Hill have to say about his week of prep, what are our expectations for Cutforth in Fort Collins, Bob talks to Danielson, Hill, Cutforth and starting CB Jaden Mickey in Bronco Focus, first impressions after Boise State basketball opens with dominate victory, Where are they Now: Drew Fielder, Javan Buchanan, Andrew Meadow and RJ Keene, TV viewership for college football is down but Saturday's monster lineup could save the day, fantasy football with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including Boise State-Colorado State prediction)

PRATER & BALLGAME, NOV. 5: BOISE STATE-COLORADO STATE, MAX & ZAK, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEKEND, FANTASY, BEST BETS

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share a few highlights from Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. New starting QB Max Cutforth and QB coach Zak Hill dive into the dynamics of this past week, and CB Jaden Mickey speaks out about the defense. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share a few highlights from Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. New starting QB Max Cutforth and QB coach Zak Hill dive into the dynamics of this past week, and CB Jaden Mickey speaks out about the defense.&nbsp;

BOB & THE SPENCER DANIELSON SHOW - GUESTS INCLUDE MAX CUTFORTH, ZAK HILL, JADEN MICKEY

Boise State football checks into first CFP rankings at No. 25 - our reaction (and yours), Boise State basketball opens new season Wednesday and Bob provides a preview in Bronco Focus, one big thing that has us excited about Broncos' basketball this season, Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State job - what former Boise State player (with no coaching experience) would be a good candidate in Boise (Jared Zabransky, LVE, Jeron Johnson, Korey Hall?), Yotes football coach Mike Moroski on Saturday's home finale, Prep Rally - Playoff Edition with Eagle coach James Cluphf 

Boise State football checks into first CFP rankings at No. 25 - our reaction (and yours), Boise State basketball opens new season Wednesday and Bob provides a preview in Bronco Focus, one big thing that has us excited about Broncos' basketball this season, Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State job - what former Boise State player (with no coaching experience) would be a good candidate in Boise (Jared Zabransky, LVE, Jeron Johnson, Korey Hall?), Yotes football coach Mike Moroski on Saturday's home finale, Prep Rally - Playoff Edition with Eagle coach James Cluphf&nbsp;

PRATER & BALLGAME, NOV. 4: BOISE STATE & CFP, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, COACH ZABRANSKY(?), YOTES FOOTBALL, PREP RALLY (EAGLE)

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Eagle coach James Cluphf joins Prater and Ballgame to preview the Mustangs' 6A state quarterfinal playoff game against Highland on Friday night in Eagle. Fifteen area teams are playing postseason games this weekend, in six classifications (5A Bishop Kelly, 4A Homedale and 3A Nampa Christian are back to defend 2025 state titles).

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Eagle coach James Cluphf joins Prater and Ballgame to preview the Mustangs' 6A state quarterfinal playoff game against Highland on Friday night in Eagle. Fifteen area teams are playing postseason games this weekend, in six classifications (5A Bishop Kelly, 4A Homedale and 3A Nampa Christian are back to defend 2025 state titles).

PREP RALLY: JAMES  CLUPHF, EAGLE HIGH FOOTBALL COACH

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share his expectations for a new season with Leon Rice & Co. The Broncos, playing their first season in the new Pac-12, host West Coast Baptist on Wednesday and Butler on Sunday. Bob's No. 1 concern: Who's going to replace last year's four leading scorers (all gone this season)?

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share his expectations for a new season with Leon Rice &amp; Co. The Broncos, playing their first season in the new Pac-12, host West Coast Baptist on Wednesday and Butler on Sunday. Bob's No. 1 concern: Who's going to replace last year's four leading scorers (all gone this season)?

BOB PREVIEWS NEW BOISE STATE BASKETBALL SEASON - OPENS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Boise State plays at Colorado State on Saturday - what Rams coach Jim Mora said about the Broncos, oral history (and Spencer Danielson's comments) of Boise State's Hail Mary loss at Colorado State in 2023, Bob talks to bustout WR Akeem Wright in Bronco Focus, we show off our CFP brackets - one hour before the College Football Playoff committee releases its first Top 25 rankings, Boise State ranked No 25/seeded No. 12 and set for first-round game at No. 5 Alabama, is Boise State-Oregon State still in play for ESPN GameDay to visit Boise on Nov. 14, AC Boise soccer star Blake Bodily on Saturday's home semifinal playoff game

Boise State plays at Colorado State on Saturday - what Rams coach Jim Mora said about the Broncos, oral history (and Spencer Danielson's comments) of Boise State's Hail Mary loss at Colorado State in 2023, Bob talks to bustout WR Akeem Wright in Bronco Focus, we show off our CFP brackets - one hour before the College Football Playoff committee releases its first Top 25 rankings, Boise State ranked No 25/seeded No. 12 and set for first-round game at No. 5 Alabama, is Boise State-Oregon State still in play for ESPN GameDay to visit Boise on Nov. 14, AC Boise soccer star Blake Bodily on Saturday's home semifinal playoff game

PRATER & BALLGAME, NOV. 3: BOISE STATE-COLORADO STATE, CFP BRACKET, ESPN GAMEDAY, AC BOISE SOCCER

Boise State wide receiver Akeem Wright had a career night against Texas State on Saturday - eight catches, 116 yards and one touchdown. Bob shares Wright's thoughts on the performance, how it happened and what are the expectations moving forward.

Boise State wide receiver Akeem Wright had a career night against Texas State on Saturday - eight catches, 116 yards and one touchdown. Bob shares Wright's thoughts on the performance, how it happened and what are the expectations moving forward.

BOB AND AKEEM WRIGHT - WIDE RECEIVER BREAKS DOWN HIS BUSTOUT PERFORMANCE

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to recap the Broncos' 46-45 victory on Kellen Moore statue night. Boise State's defense was outplayed in the second half - until backup QB Max Cutforth saved the game with three TD passes. Bob's No. 1 storyline: The Max Cutforth insurance policy paid off. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to recap the Broncos' 46-45 victory on Kellen Moore statue night. Boise State's defense was outplayed in the second half - until backup QB Max Cutforth saved the game with three TD passes. Bob's No. 1 storyline: The Max Cutforth insurance policy paid off.&nbsp;

BOB WITH FOUR IMPRESSIONS OF BOISE STATE'S EMOTIONAL VICTORY OVER TEXAS STATE

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to preview Saturday night's football game against Texas State. Bob's No. 1 storyline against a Bobcats' offense that can be explosive: "Avoid the big play.''

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to preview Saturday night's football game against Texas State. Bob's No. 1 storyline against a Bobcats' offense that can be explosive: "Avoid the big play.''

BOB WITH HIS THREE KEYS TO BEAT TEXAS STATE ON SATURDAY NIGHT

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share highlights from Thursday's press conference with football coach Spencer Danielson. He's "fired up" for Kellen Moore statue night on Saturday and is working to put together a meeting with his team - and he offers strong opinions on the new 24-team CFP tournament and G6 access.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share highlights from Thursday's press conference with football coach Spencer Danielson. He's "fired up" for Kellen Moore statue night on Saturday and is working to put together a meeting with his team - and he offers strong opinions on the new 24-team CFP tournament and G6 access.

BOB WITH SPENCER DANIELSON - WHAT HE SAID ABOUT KELLEN MOORE, 24-TEAM PLAYOFF

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share interview highlights after hosting the Spencer Danielson weekly coach's show. Danielson gives a scouting report on Texas State QB Brad Jackson - additional guests include EDGE coach Jabril Frazier, center Stewart Taufa and safety Derek Ganter Jr.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share interview highlights after hosting the Spencer Danielson weekly coach's show. Danielson gives a scouting report on Texas State QB Brad Jackson - additional guests include EDGE coach Jabril Frazier, center Stewart Taufa and safety Derek Ganter Jr.

BOB ON WHAT DANIELSON, FRAZIER, TAUFA, GANTER SAID ON WEEKLY COACH'S SHOW

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share Tuesday's interview with Lopez Sanusi. The junior defensive lineman seems to be getting better. The DL, as a whole, seems to be getting better. Where has the DL improved this season: "Unity,'' Sanusi said.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share Tuesday's interview with Lopez Sanusi. The junior defensive lineman seems to be getting better. The DL, as a whole, seems to be getting better. Where has the DL improved this season: "Unity,'' Sanusi said.

BOB ON WHAT DL LOPEZ SANUSI IS SAYING ABOUT HIS SEASON - GETTING BETTER!

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to recap the Broncos' 31-10 victory in Pullman. Bob's No. 1 storyline: It was a weird game - Boise State won by 21 but never really seemed to be in control until late. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.:&nbsp;Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Greg to recap the Broncos' 31-10 victory in Pullman. Bob's No. 1 storyline: It was a weird game - Boise State won by 21 but never really seemed to be in control until late.&nbsp;

BOB WITH FOUR IMPRESSIONS OF BOISE STATE'S VICTORY AT WASHINGTON STATE

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY AT 3:45 P.M

Bronco Focus With Bob Behler

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"

Prater & The Ballgame

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