Boise State reaches No. 17 in AP Poll
The Broncos rank ahead of Ohio State and Ole Miss after an 8-1 start.
By Justin Brooks ·
Boise State stands at 8-1 for the 2026 season. The Broncos entered the week ranked 17th in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. This represents their highest position of the year.
The ranking places Boise State above several major conference programs. The Broncos now rank higher than Ohio State and Ole Miss. They also sit above the University of Oregon. Oregon defeated Boise State in the season opener on the road in September.
The Broncos have won their last eight games. Their most recent victory came over Colorado State on Saturday. The team will host Oregon State at Albertsons Stadium this weekend. It is the first time ESPN College Game Day has been staged in Boise since 2010.
The presence of the national broadcast crew adds attention to the matchup. Boise State is currently the leading candidate to earn a spot in the College Football Playoffs among Group of 5 schools. The team aims to maintain its winning streak to secure a position in the final selection committee rankings.
The Broncos play at home in Boise for this contest. Fans gather for the event as the team seeks to extend its dominance. The upcoming game serves as a key test for the squad as it navigates the final stretch of the regular season.
