Prater & The Ballgame

Picabo Street, an Idaho native and one of the top international skiers in American history, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about 2010 when she was the guest-picker on ESPN's College GameDay show at Boise State. Street recalls getting the initial call from ESPN - and the electric vibe inside Albertsons Stadium that day. And, yes, the college football fan picked the Broncos to beat Oregon 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 the weekly Spencer Danielson Coach's Show. This week's guest include offensive coordinator Nate Potter, DL Lopez Sanusi and OL Daylon Metoyer.

Giving away a pair of Boise State-Oregon State tickets all week (LISTEN TO WIN!!!!) - veterans eligible during Wednesday's show as we honor Veterans Day ... Boise State WR Rasean Jones vs. Oregon State WR Jesse Legree - a heavyweight tale of the tape, RB Dylan Riley could win the FBS rushing title and a Doak Walker award but what about a Heisman campaign, with ESPN GameDay rolling into town can Nick Saban win over Boise State fans for one weekend, Bob previews Boise State-Oakland basketball in Bronco Focus - plus what Leon Rice had to say about his team, Prep Rally - Playoff Edition: Rocky Mountain coach Gary Thorson and his squad one of seven from the Treasure Valley chasing state titles, what does Ashton Jeanty think of new starting QB Fernando Mendoza

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Rocky Mountain coach Gary Thorson joins Prater and Ballgame to preview the Grizzlies' 6A semifinal playoff game at defending state champion Rigby. Rocky Mountain has had a dominate season - the coaching staff includes former Boise State players Quintin Mikell (defensive coordinator) and Andre Banks (offensive coordinator).

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' game against Oakland on Wednesday night inside ExtraMile Arena. Boise State, with a new free-flowing offense, has scored 100+ points in four consecutive games - can it happen again?

New President David Hahn, the eighth in Boise State history, joins Prater and Ballgame in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio for a conversation about the Broncos and athletics. What's his sports background? What's his vision for Boise State athletics - football, basketball, facilities? What about a potential new contract for AD Jeramiah Dickey? His relationship with Micron and the state legislature? And why Boise State was the right move for his career? PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE

Giving away a pair of Boise State-Oregon State football tickets during every show this week (LISTEN TO WIN!!!) ... ESPN bringing GameDay crew to Boise for Saturday's game against Oregon State - which crew member would you love to hang with (Davis, Howard, McAfee, Saban or Herbstreit?), Boise State announces DeChevrieux Field (football practice field) as GameDay site, what ESPN reporter Pete Thamel said about the guest-picker, new Boise State president David Hahn joins Prater and Ballgame in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio (extended 45-minute interview) to talk about his vision for athletics, his sports fandom (Saints!) and a possible new contract for AD Jeramiah Dickey, Bob talks to safety Derek Ganter Jr. about the defense in Bronco Focus, our predictions for the new CFP rankings/bracket, Ashton Jeanty gets a new starting QB in Fernando Mendoza

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame after spending part of his day with senior Derek Ganter Jr. One of the top leaders on defense shares his theories on why the group has been so inconsistent this season.

Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said Maddux Madsen will start at QB when healthy - what does that mean for backup Max Cutforth after his strong performance at Colorado State, DC Erik Chinander continues to address defensive issues, ESPN GameDay coming to Boise on Saturday for the Oregon State game - we check in with AD Jeramiah Dickey (logistics) and Boise resident/former coach Chuck Pagano (his relationship with Pat McAfee), fans/listeners bombard our text line with guest-picker ideas, Weekend Winners & Losers

Boise resident Chuck Pagano, a former Boise State assistant coach and NFL head coach, joins Prater and Mallory for a fun discussion about ESPN GameDay coming to Boise on Saturday. Pagano says he's a huge fan of the show, including his close relationship with GameDay star Pat McAfee. Pagano dives into the dynamics of how McAfee has grown into a media star. Any chance Pagano is the guest-picker?

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory to share the behind-the-scenes story of how ESPN GameDay selected Saturday's game against Oregon State. When did Dickey found out - and how? What about the location, the guest-picker and other logistical issues? 

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' 64-38 victory in Fort Collins. More important, what does the blowout mean for the Broncos' final three games of the regular season?

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 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

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.

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)

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. 

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 

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).

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)?

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 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 escapes second-half scare against Texas State - how do you feel about your football team Bronco Nation, what people are saying about backup QB Max Cutforth saving the day (PS: starting QB Maddux Madsen is day-to-day with a knee injury), Bob with four impressions of victory in Bronco Focus, Boise sculptor Ben Victor on what he thought - and what the Kellen Moore family thought - about the Saturday night statue unveiling, did the Raiders really bench Ashton Jeanty and how do we feel about that, Colorado State coach Jim Mora goes on a rant about his team (hosts Boise State on Saturday), Weekend Winners & Losers

Ben Victor and his crew of artists spent the past year working on a statue of Kellen Moore, the former Boise State QB who finished his career with a 50-3 record. Victor joins Prater and Ballgame to share his story, his emotions, of how Saturday night went down. What did Moore and his family think of the statue? Victor shares that story, too. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE ATHLETICS

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. 

Boise State football hosts Texas State on Saturday night - on Halloween - so what's the No. 1 thing that scares you about this game, how will Kellen Moore statue night (and his presence in the stadium) impact the game and the fan experience, Bob with his four keys to victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. (BNN Report) with a big-picture look at the Boise State basketball roster after three preseason games, our College Football Six Pack of top games to watch this weekend, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist

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.''

Giving away Boise State-Texas State tickets for Saturday night - LISTEN TO WIN!!!! ... Longtime college football coach Brent Pease was Kellen Moore's OC/play-caller for his senior season in 2011 - what was it like to coach the former Broncos' QB, more details on Moore's statue night inside Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, Bob talks to coach Spencer Danielson about Kellen Moore (and more!) in Bronco Focus, former Boise State basketball star Chandler Hutchison joins the show in studio for an extended interview - hitting rock bottom, battling mental health and finding new joy, fantasy football with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling

Chandler Hutchison, a four-year basketball player at Boise State and a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bulls in 2018, joins Prater and Ballgame in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise studio to talk about his past few years. Hutchison, who holds the Broncos' single-game scoring record (44 points), suffered from mental health issues after leaving professional basketball. Today, he's finding peace as a mentor/player development coach. 

Longtime college football coach Brent Pease (now the OC at Montana) was Kellen Moore's offensive coordinator/play-caller during his senior season at Boise State (2011). Pease joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about what it was like to coach Moore, coming off his magical season of 2010. Boise State will honor Moore with a statue unveiling Saturday night at halftime of the Texas State game. 

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.

Boise State football icon and Saints head coach Kellen Moore will be in Boise on Saturday night for his statue unveiling - we share all details, former WR standout Austin Pettis joins the show and we ask one simple question: What was it like playing football with Moore, Bob talks to Spencer Danielson (and other guests) about Saturday night's game in Bronco Focus, freshman WR Rasean Jones on how he handled his first major injury scare, Prep Rally - Postseason Edition with Boise High football coach and former Boise State LB Mike Altieri

Former Boise State icon and current Saints head coach Kellen Moore will be in Boise on Saturday night for his statue unveiling - and so we ask this question: What was it like being his teammate? Wide receiver star Austin Pettis joins the show to answer that exact question. ON THURSDAY'S SHOW: Brent Pease, who was Moore's offensive coordinator his senior season, on what it's like to coach Kellen Moore.

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Boise coach and former Boise State linebacker Mike Altieri takes his Brave (8-1) into a first-round playoff game against Kuna (5-4) on Friday night at Dona Larsen Park. Altieri says his program is young - and the next three years, including this season, could change the history of Boise High football.

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.

Giving away Boise State-Texas State game tickets this week - LISTEN TO WIN!!! ... Boise State QB Maddux Madsen - what has impressed you the most about his game this season, Madsen's thoughts on Kellen Moore (do they know each other?), a no-news update on Kellen statue night Saturday inside Albertsons Stadium (what's the latest?), Bob talks to improving DL Lopez Sanusi in Bronco Focus, our weekly/updated College Football Playoff brackets (where do we have Boise State ... and where?)

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.

Giving away Boise State-Texas State game tickets this week - LISTEN TO WIN!!! ... We recap the Broncos' 31-10 victory over Washington State, including Bob's four impressions in Bronco Focus, what coach Spencer Danielson said about Washington State and Texas State - plus his thoughts on the FBS coaching carousel and the Kellen Moore statue game, will Kellen attend Saturday night's game (we know his statue will be unveiled at halftime, around 10 p.m. inside Albertsons Stadium), our weekly NFL report on Moore (Saints lose in Paris) and Ashton Jeanty (there's life in his pass-catching game), Weekend Winners & Losers

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. 

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: The Broncos (6-1, 3-0 Pac-12) continued their magical season with a 31-10 victory at Washington State on Saturday night - its first ever win over the Cougars in Pullman. It took back-to-back scoring drives in the fourth quarter - and a Dylan Riley dagger - to secure the victory in an otherwise sloppy, sleepy game. What did fan/listeners have to say about the game?

Boise State plays at Washington State on Saturday - do we feel sorry for former Boise State football standouts Kirby Moore (head coach) and Matt Miller (OC) because of the Cougars' 1-6 start, game previews with Bob (Bronco Focus) and B.J. (BNN Report), debating the decision of Oregon State WR Jesse Legree to stay in Corvallis (and how/why the decision was made), Steelheads (ECHL hockey) open 2026-27 home schedule with games Friday and Saturday, College Football Six Pack - our top games of the weekend (No. 1 Yotes in a night game!), Friday Five - our week in review, with a twist

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 Pac-12 battle in Pullman. Bob's No.1 storyline for the Broncos: Run the ball!

Live from Zoo Boise - Boo at the Zoo this Saturday & Sunday ... We join our listeners for a series of "bold'' predictions for Boise State football in the second half of the season, Bob presents an oral history of Boise State-Washington State in Pullman (Bronco Focus), Baseball with Bob/World Series preview, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (including a Boise State-Washington State prediction)

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to present an oral history of the Broncos' three trips to play Washington State in Pullman. All three losses. All dramatic storylines.

Boise State plays at Washington State on Saturday - Cougars reporter Greg Woods (The Spokesman-Review) on how a new QB can make a difference against the Broncos, Bob (Bronco Focus) talks Boise State football with coach Spencer Danielson, WR coach Alvis Whitted, RB Sire Gaines and kicker Canaan Moore, what do fans think about Jeramiah Dickey and his vision for a hotel/entertainment district outside of Albertsons Stadium, Prep Rally - Columbia High (Nampa) lineman Max Barnes (the only Boise State commit in the Treasure Valley)

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Columbia High (Nampa) offensive lineman Max Barnes (6-6, 260) joins Prater and Ballgame to talk about his future - he's graduating early and joining the Boise State program in January. Barnes is the only Boise State commit playing in the Treasure Valley this season.

Washington State reporter Greg Woods (The Spokesman-Review) joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about Saturday's game in Pullman. Boise State is a heavy favorite, but the Cougars found a spark with new QB Owen Eshelman. How has he changed the offense ... and other items of interest going into the Pac-12 battle.

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. Guests include WR coach Alvis Whitted, RB Sire Gaines and kicker Canaan Moore.

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey - in studio for his monthly Ask The AD segment - dives into details behind his vision for an entertainment district around Albertsons Stadium - plus thoughts on a 24-team CFP, a poor start for Pac-12 football and the Kellen Moore statue, Bob talks to safety Derek Ganter Jr. in Bronco Focus - what did the defense focus on during its bye week, Prater, Ballgame and Greg release their updated CFP brackets (where's Boise State?), Idaho Public Television director/writer Eric Westrom on his new project that profiles The Blue (Boise State), the Kibbie Dome (Idaho) and the Minidome/Holt Arena (Idaho State)

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share an interview with Derek Ganter Jr. How did the Broncos' defense get better during the bye week? And did Ganter really hang out in California with his girlfriend - a Lakers girl?