Prater & The Ballgame

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Prater and Ballgame with post-game analysis - and calls from listeners - after Boise State's impressive victory Saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich. The offense turned in its most consistent performance of the season and the defense came within one late TD of a shutout in what was billed as the Group of Six/College Football Playoff matchup of the season.

Boise State plays at Western Michigan in a G6/CFP heavyweight battle Saturday - we have two reports from Kalamazoo (Bob with Bronco Focus, B.J. with his BNN Report), remember attending ESPN College GameDay on the blue in 2006 (19 years ago Friday), Boise State president David Hahn officially launches campaign for massive changes on the east side of Albertsons Stadium (we share a few details), who do you want to win in Sunday's NFL game between Kellen Moore (Saints) and Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), College Football Six Pack - best 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 share four reasons why the Broncos of Boise can beat the Broncos of Kalamazoo in a game with massive G6/CFP implications. Bob's No. 1 storyline: How can Boise State's defense handle Western Michigan - known for long, sustained scoring drives.

Boise State plays at Western Michigan on Saturday in a critical G6/CFP matchup - what's one reason Boise State will win and what's one reason Boise State could lose, Bob checks in with Western Michigan radio voice in Bronco Focus, Jeremy Fairbanks is the director of sports turf operations at Boise State - he's in charge of the orange sideline hashmarks that honor Kellen Moore and Ashton Jeanty inside Albertsons Stadium, fantasy football with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling

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 interview with Western Michigan play-by-play announcer Robin Hook. What is Western Michigan's superpower that could be a problem for Boise State on Saturday?

Kellen Moore committed to Boise State 20 years ago - former assistant coach/recruiter Justin Wilcox joins the show to talk about Sept. 23, 2006 - the day that changed Boise State football forever, listen to Moore talk about Sunday's NFL game against Ashton Jeanty, Boise State QB Maddux Madsen on his future (living and coaching in Boise?) and his performance after three games this season, Detroit News reporter Tony Paul on Western Michigan 101, what Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor said about Saturday's game, Bob talks to Spencer Danielson, Rasean Jones and James Montgomery in Bronco Focus, College of Idaho coach Mike Moroski on Saturday's game in Caldwell - No. 2 Montana Tech vs. No. 3 Yotes, weekly Prep Rally segment - Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig, who's program has won 17 straight games (and one state title)

Kellen Moore committed to Boise State 20 years ago - and it all started when young Broncos' defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox first spotted Moore at a spring showcase in Washington. Wilcox joins Prater and Ballgame for a rare interview and a trip down memory lane - first impressions, getting Chris Petersen/Bryan Harsin involved in the recruiting process and sealing the deal on a Saturday game day in 2006. Wilcox shares a few stories that have never been told before - and why he's back living in Idaho. 

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Bishop Kelly coach Chris Culig joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his team - 4-0 going into Friday night's game at Middleton. The defending state champion Knights have won 17 consecutive games, dating to last season. How?

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 interview highlights after hosting the weekly Spencer Danielson Coach's Show. This week's guests list features WR star Rasean Jones and RB coach James Montgomery.

The two greatest/most popular players in Boise State history meet each other this weekend on an NFL field, so we ask one simple question: Is the GOAT of Broncos football Kellen Moore (Saints) or Ashton Jeanty (Raiders)? We also dive into separate interviews with Boise State EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan and center Stewart Taufa, six teams in the West are receiving Top 25 votes - which one is standing tallest at the end of the season, fun with the Mike Gundy-Dan Hawkins coaching rants, is Deion losing it by kicking players off his Colorado team?

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 feedback after interviewing sophomore center Stewart Taufa. He's off to a solid start - why? And his future with the Broncos seems to be bright.

Explosive plays have become Issue No. 1 for Boise State - what Spencer Danielson, DC Erik Chinander and OC Nate Potter said about pass defense, Maddux Madsen's deep passing game and how to get better, Bob with four impressions from the South Dakota victory in Bronco Focus, two monster games this week - Boise State at Western Michigan and Kellen Moore (Saints) vs. Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), how former Boise State players fared in the NFL over the weekend, Pac-12 has a great divide - top four and bottom four, Weekend Winners & Losers

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 four biggest takeaways from the Broncos' 38-24 victory at Albertsons Stadium. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Overcoming mistakes to pull off a victory against the FCS Coyotes.

BOISE STATE FOOTBALL POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State escaped a scare from FCS power South Dakota - with RB Dylan Riley scoring two late TDs to secure a 38-24 victory Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos go into next week's game at Western Michigan with two glaring issues ... the defense keeps allowing explosive plays and special teams continue to be shaky. Your thoughts on the game?

Boise State takes on FCS power South Dakota on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium and the Broncos are favored by 25.5 points - do they need style points, Bob with four keys to success in Bronco Focus, B.J. (BNN Report) with a conversation about QB Maddux Madsen - he's going to be a first-time father but what's his plan after football, College Football Six pack (our top six games to watch this weekend), Friday Five (our week in a 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 share his four keys to victory at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday night. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Don't let the FCS program, a 25.5-point underdog, gain any confidence.

Giving away Boise State-South Dakota tickets this week, hear what coaches Spencer Danielson, Tim Keane (OL) and James Montgomery (RB) say about the first chunk of the season - including Saturday's home game against FCS South Dakota, Bob introduces new broadcast partner Michael Callahan in Bronco Focus, CBS play-by-play announcer Chris Lewis (formerly with Boise State, KTIK) on calling Saturday's game, Bills debut new stadium - have you ever been in a new stadium on opening day, fantasy football with Howard Bender, Best Bets with Lee Sterling

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to help launch a new chapter in his broadcast career. After 17 seasons with color analyst Pete Cavender, Bob has a new partner for the 2026 season. He sits down for a conversation with Michael Callahan, a former defensive tackle from 2019-2024.

Giving away Boise State-South Dakota football tickets this week - find our KTIK van somewhere in Boise on Thursday afternoon (clues to come) and win a pair of game tickets, what's up with EDGE rusher Jayden Virgin-Morgan and wide receiver Ben Ford (more production, please!), Bob talks to Spencer Danielson, Stacy Collins, Dylan Riley and Boen Phelps in Bronco Focus, catching up with coach Jason Eck - at Oklahoma this weekend, weekly Prep Rally segment (Mike Altieri, Boise High, off to historic 4-0 start)

Spotlighting high school football teams, players and games every Wednesday through the season ... Boise High coach Mike Altieri, a former Boise State linebacker, joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his team - 4-0 going into Friday night's game against Borah. It's historic territory for the Brave, where culture is the new buzzword, Altieri says.

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 weekly Spencer Danielson coach's show. Guests include special teams coach Stacy Collins, running back Dylan Riley and linebacker Boen Phelps. 

Giving away Boise State-South Dakota tickets this week, who's your favorite player on the Boise State football team after two weeks, Bob talks to RG Roger Carreon (his favorite player) in Bronco Focus, Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey with his first impressions of the new north end zone complex in Albertsons Stadium, how bad/good are Pac-12 teams after two weeks, is play-calling in football the hardest job in sports - what do coaches have to say?

Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey jumped on Tuesday's show to talk about the new north end zone complex, which made its debut inside Albertsons Stadium last weekend. Dickey talked about all the positives of the $70M project - for fans and student-athletes. The NEZ complex itself looks fantastic ... But what about all those empty seats? Dickey said some seats have not been sold - otherwise, he said there is plenty of work ahead to complete the "optics'' of the project.

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 fifth-year senior Roger Carreon. Head coach Spencer Danielson says he's the unquestioned leader of the roster. What did Carreon tell Bob about his role in the early success of the Broncos' offensive line?

Giving away Boise State-South Dakota tickets this week - listen to win! ... Boise State beats Memphis and we ask this question - what's your favorite part of this team after two games, Bob with his four impressions of a victory in Bronco Focus, what coach Spencer Danielson said about the victory, first impressions of the new north end zone (and solutions to fill all those empty seats), roundup of former Boise State players in the NFL (big day for Jeanty!), AC Boise soccer CEO Brad Stith on the team's move to a higher league and expanding the stadium after one season, Weekend Winners & Losers

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 four takeaways from Saturday's 38-20 victory at Albertsons Stadium. Bob's top impression featured two running backs: The two-headed monster of Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines is off ... and running!

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Boise State rallied from a 17-3 deficit, went on a 35-3 run with a dominant second half, and beat Memphis in a critical Group of Six game Saturday at Albertsons Stadium. Let's talk about the first-half issues. Let's talk about that impressive second half - the coaching, the run game. Let's talk about the optics of the new north end zone - how did it feel in the stadium and how did it look on TV? Plenty to talk about as the Broncos continue to play well this young season.

One more sleep until the Boise State-Memphis home opener at Albertsons Stadium - it's the biggest Group of Six game on the schedule (what are the stakes for both teams?), Bob with his keys to victory in Bronco Focus, B.J. with fan-experience details in his BNN Report, how the Power of Sports helped after 9/11, College Football Six Pack - top games of the 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 share his four keys to success against Memphis on Saturday. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Win the running game - on both sides of the ball.

Former Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier on 40 years of The Blue - and raising the Blue Chaos flag before Saturday's home opener/blue turf celebration against Memphis, Bob talks to the voice of Memphis football in Bronco Focus, what Ashton Jeanty said about playing in the Raiders' opener this weekend, Fantasy Corner with Howard Bender, KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling 

We all know the story - former Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier founded the famed blue turf 40 years ago. Boise State is celebrating that milestone during Saturday's home opener against Memphis. Bleymaier, whose name is on the Boise State football complex, will raise the Blue Chaos flag and be honored throughout Saturday's game. He joins Prater and Ballgame for a trip down memory lane.

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 interview with Dave Woloshin, the voice of Memphis football. The balanced Tigers are 2-0 coming into Saturday's game against Boise State.

Giving away Boise State-Memphis tickets this week (LISTEN TO WIN!), interviews with Spencer Danielson, OL coach Tim Keane, new left tackle Tyler Ethridge and safety Travis Anderson (with Bob in Bronco Focus), meet new kicker Canaan Moore (not related to Kellen), Memphis reporter Jonah Dylan on what the Tigers are bringing to Boise, Raiders insider JT The Brick on expectations for Ashton Jeanty in year No. 2, Heat/Reality Check - can the Seahawks repeat as Super Bowl champions, weekly Prep Rally segment (Rocky Mountain coach Gary Thorson vs. Eagle on Friday night), AC Boise Soccer moving from USL League One to the USL Championship

Longtime Raiders insider JT The Brick joins Prater and Ballgame for a specific conversation about Ashton Jeanty, the former Boise State star about to launch his second NFL season. What's the latest on his ankle injury? Will he play this weekend? What are the expectations for Jeanty - and the Raiders - this season under new head coach Klint Kubiak?

Memphis football reporter Jonah Dylan (Commercial Appeal) joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about Boise State's opponent for Saturday's home opener at Albertsons Stadium. What has coach Charles Huff done to change his program? What are the changes - and why are the Tigers 2-0 so far this season?

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 after hosting the Spencer Danielson Coach's Show. Guests include Danielson, offensive line coach Tim Keane, new left tackle Tyler Ethridge and new safety Travis Anderson.

Giving away a pair of Boise State-Memphis tickets this week, aftermath of the Boise State-Oregon loss, AD Jeramiah Dickey (Ask The AD) on how many season tickets were sold after the Oregon game (and details about the north end zone/game-day experience for Saturday's home opener), what did coaches say about QB Maddux Madsen, what true freshman WR Rasean Jones said after his breakout game (Bob in Bronco Focus), Cowboys offensive coordinator/former Boise State OL Klayton Adams on a new season of expectations, roundup of nine former Broncos who could make season debuts in the NFL this week, first impressions of the first Pac-12 football weekend

Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory for his monthly appearance on KITK ... How many season tickets were sold after the Oregon game? What are expectations for the north end zone and the overall game-day experience for Saturday against Memphis? What about Braxton Fely?

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 Rasean Jones (Rocky Mountain High). In his first college game, at Oregon on Saturday, Jones was targeted nine times for four catches and 76 yards. His thoughts on the performance - and his future. 

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Prater and Ballgame take phone calls, and break down the Broncos' close call against the No. 2 Ducks on Saturday in Eugene. How did Maddux Madsen play? What about the tackling, or the play-calling? How much new hope has been injected into what could be a promising season?

POST-GAME CALL-IN SHOW: Prater & Ballgame take phone calls, and break down the Broncos' close call against the No. 2 Ducks on Saturday in Eugene. How did Maddux Madsen play? What about the play-calling? How much new hope has been injected into what could be a promising season?

Live from Treasure Valley Subaru, we dive deep into Boise State-Oregon - which position groups give us the most confidence, previews from Bob (four keys to success in Bronco Focus) and B.J. (confidence factor of the new guys in his BNN Report), our first College Football Six Pack of the season - six games to watch this weekend, roundup of changes this season (including how the G6 qualifies for the CFP), 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' football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Bob's No. 1 storyline: Give the Ducks "absolutely no help.''

You can't talk Boise State-Oregon without talking about The Punch - Sept. 3, 2009, when Ducks RB LeGarrette Blount punched Broncos LB Byron Hout during a postgame melee, we go down memory lane by sharing a few stories, Bob talks to CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell about covering Saturday's game in Eugene (Bronco Focus), former Boise State DT wins court case and appears to be headed to Oklahoma (why not Boise State?), Prater and Ballgame stage a friendly bet on the Idaho-Utah game, fantasy football with Howard Bender (Fantasy Alarm), KTIK Best Bets with Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com)

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 interview with CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell. She joins Brad Nessler and Charles Davis - both appeared on the show in the past two weeks - for Saturday's game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

Live from Bluebird Social in Downtown Boise, we dive into Boise State-Oregon coverage with CBS play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler (calling the Broncos' debut game in the new Pac-12 - he also called the Broncos' debut game in the Mountain West in 2011, vs. Georgia), Bob talks to coach Spencer Danielson and key players in Bronco Focus, Yotes coach Mike Moroski on Saturday's home opener with a roster loaded with Idaho players, Prep Rally/Game of the Week with Timberline coach and former Boise State player Ian Smart (vs. Boise on Friday night at Dona Larsen Park), what are the worst fantasy football/last-place finishes you've heard of?

Iconic play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler joins Prater and Mallory to talk about Saturday's broadcast of the Boise State-Oregon game (1:30 p.m., CBS) - the Broncos' debut game in the new Pac-12. Nessler also called Boise State's debut game in the Mountain West in 2011 (vs. Georgia). He has a few things to say about Boise State's chances inside Autzen Stadium on Saturday.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to talk about the season debut of Spencer Danielson's weekly coach's show. Bob (show host) airs highlights from Danielson, right guard Roger Carreon, EDGE Jayden Virgin-Morgan and DBs coach Terrence Brown

PREP RALLY - EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON ... Former Boise State player/Fiesta Bowl champion Ian Smart joins the show to talk about the Game of the Week: Timberline vs. Boise, Friday, Dona Larsen Park. The Timberline coach touches on his former players now competing in DI college football (including one Oregon wide receiver) - and former Broncos who are coaching in the state.

College of Idaho football coach Mike Moroski joins Prater and Ballgame for a conversation about his season-opening win on the road, this Saturday's noon home opener at Simplot Stadium, a roster loaded with Treasure Valley/Idaho talent - and why the Yotes continue to be a dominant NAIA program