Former Boise State coach and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen joins the show to celebrate the support he received during his career, Petersen said he didn't want the Boise State job, at first, because he was "scared,'' Petersen also expressed his disappointment that Kellen Moore isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and forward Pearson Carmichael in Bronco Focus, what if Cameron Bates doesn't drop a pass against Fresno State or Dylan Andrew doesn't miss his last-second regulation jump shot against San Diego State, Pac-12 is looking into football scheduling options for 2026

Former Boise State coach and new College Football Hall of Famer Chris Petersen joins the show to celebrate the support he received during his career, Petersen said he didn't want the Boise State job, at first, because he was "scared,'' Petersen also expressed his disappointment that Kellen Moore isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame, Bob talks to basketball coach Leon Rice and forward Pearson Carmichael in Bronco Focus, what if Cameron Bates doesn't drop a pass against Fresno State or Dylan Andrew doesn't miss his last-second regulation jump shot against San Diego State, Pac-12 is looking into football scheduling options for 2026

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"

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JAN. 15: CHRIS PETERSEN, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL, PAC-12 SCHEDULING

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026, inducted in December). Petersen admits he was "scared" to take the Boise State job, and thanks a team of support that lead to his success with the Broncos and later at the University of Washington. He also touches on Kellen Moore - not pleased that his QB isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation after being selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026, inducted in December). Petersen admits he was "scared" to take the Boise State job, and thanks a team of support that lead to his success with the Broncos and later at the University of Washington. He also touches on Kellen Moore - not pleased that his QB isn't joining him in the Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOISE STATE

CHRIS PETERSEN: COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER ON HIS JOURNEY - AND HIS TEAM OF SUPPORT

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with coach Leon Rice and sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael. The Broncos, 1-5 in Mountain West play, are grinding hard behind the scenes in preparation for Friday night's home game against Colorado State. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share interview highlights with coach Leon Rice and sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael. The Broncos, 1-5 in Mountain West play, are grinding hard behind the scenes in preparation for Friday night's home game against Colorado State.&nbsp;

BOB TALKS TO LEON RICE AND PEANUT CARMICHAEL - WHAT'S UP WITH BOISE STATE BASKETBALL?

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) - former QB Kellen Moore didn't make the cut for the fifth consecutive year, former Boise State football icons Dan Hawkins (coach) and Austin Pettis (WR) join the show to talk about Petersen and his impact on football and life, Boise State basketball falls to 1-5 in Mountain West play - what do we expect against Colorado State on Friday, eight QBs left in the NFL playoffs - seven first-round picks and Brock Purdy. PROGRAM NOTE: CHRIS PETERSEN JOINS PRATER & THE BALLGAME AT 4PM THURSDAY (95.3FM OR THE KTIK APP)

Former Boise State football coach Chris Petersen selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) - former QB Kellen Moore didn't make the cut for the fifth consecutive year, former Boise State football icons Dan Hawkins (coach) and Austin Pettis (WR) join the show to talk about Petersen and his impact on football and life, Boise State basketball falls to 1-5 in Mountain West play - what do we expect against Colorado State on Friday, eight QBs left in the NFL playoffs - seven first-round picks and Brock Purdy. PROGRAM NOTE: CHRIS PETERSEN JOINS PRATER &amp; THE BALLGAME AT 4PM THURSDAY (95.3FM OR THE KTIK APP)

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, JAN. 15: CHRIS PETERSEN, BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, BOISE STATE FOOTBALL, PAC-12 SCHEDULING

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