Boise State Sits Perfect with Fiesta Bowl Win 17-10

(Glendale,Az) – It wasn’t a shootout between two undefeated scoring machines but rather a cautious defensive stinginess that  the both teams clung to in this game. Some wouldn’t think two teams that average over 30 points a game would struggle to score 2 touchdowns a piece. Instead it was a  defensive show, that set up for a great 2nd half as both teams managed a 10-10 tie at the break. Three years ago on the same stage  Boise State Head Coach Chris Peterson called a Hook and Ladder in the final seconds to end up beating OU. This time when he needed a rabbit it was the fake punt. Although he pulled it out with 9 minutes to go in the game it couldn’t come at a better time. Boise St. punter Kyle Brotzman took the snap  on 4th and 9 from their own 33 yd line and quickly tossed a strike to Kyle Efaw who got wide open in the middle and rumbled to the TCU 38 for a 30 yd gain. That momentum shift allowed RB Doug Martin  four plays later a 2yd dive into the end zone for a go ahead and winning touchdown. The two Quarterbacks weren’t dazzling  although Boise St. managed a slightly better run game had the ball for 9 minutes more.The Fiesta Bowl Win keeps the Broncos unbeaten with a perfect 09-10 season by beating TCU 17-10. Boise St. entering tonight’s game as an incredible +8 dog hangs a straight up win on those who ventured with TCU.