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Week two preview: Boise State hosts Memphis in 40th anniversary of the Blue
- Memphis uses a slow-mesh/veer-and-shoot offense with wide receiver splits, RPOs against light boxes and explosive play-action shots, led by West Florida transfer Marcus Stokes. The Boise State preview identifies line control by David Latu and Mikaio Edward and reliable linebacker tackling as keys to defending it; those are the writer's matchup priorities, not announced personnel changes.
- Memphis' aggressive 4-2-5 uses stunts and man coverage; edges J'Mond Tapp and Elijah Kinsler combined for 17 pressures through two games. The Tigers allowed 11 explosive plays, an 8% rate, including three explosive runs. Boise State managed only four explosives against Oregon, all passes, making consistent big-play creation a specific offensive question.
- The preview recommends Boise State use quick perimeter throws to reduce Memphis' pass-rush impact and test secondary tackling. It cites Anthony Richard Jr.'s 19% career missed-tackle rate and nickel Ian Foster's 20% rate this season. Extra screen touches for Cameron Bates or Rasean Jones are the writer's suggestion, not a confirmed play-calling or usage change.
- Memphis QB Marcus Stokes has completed only one pass when pressured this season, with a scramble or sack on 50% of those situations; the preview says he has faced pressure only 21% of the time. Boise State must contain his rushing escape routes as well as generate pressure. These are early-season scouting figures, not a forecast of his performance in Boise.
- In the Sept. 11 preview, Nathan Carroll picks Memphis 27-26 and calls its quoted +285 moneyline value relative to his +220 assessment, despite his own power ratings favoring Boise State by 7.6. The article lists Boise State -8.5 and a 56.5 total. This is an attributed, dated opinion and odds snapshot, not a current line or consensus pick.
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- OL: Already great stuff from Boise State left tackle Tyler Ethridge!
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- OL: Riley and Ridd: Boise State left tackle Tyler Ethridge joins live from The James to preview Memphis
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- OL: Meet Boise State starting left tackle Tyler Ethridge tonight during a live broadcast of The Riley and Ridd Show at The James near Albertsons Stadium!
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- OL/LB: Join @rileysmith_9 and @K_Ridd LIVE at @thejamesboise near Albertsons Stadium at 7pm for The Riley and Ridd Show, presented by @JacksonsStores !
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- TE: Boise State tight end Matt Wagner met with the media earlier today to discuss his diving touchdown at Oregon, his NIL deal with the Ronald McDonald House, protecting The Blue on Saturday and more.
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Injury news: Jacob Tracy out for the season
- Injury: Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said at today's press conference that Jacob Tracy is out for the season due to injury.
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- Injury: Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson says that OL Jacob Tracy is out for the season.
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ESPN QBR
- QB/LB: I knew going into that last drive that we wouldn’t be able to drive the field for a TD.
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- Pick/market: We've got the snap counts from Boise State's 34-27 loss at No.
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Our weakest link?
- QB: Anyone who can complete a 4 yard pass and also tall enough to actually step up into the pocket and stop drifting so far back to see that your tackles can’t block.
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Line comparison
- Pick/market: I have Boise State's defensive line from the depth chart already.
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Game thread: Boise State falls 34-27 at No. 2 Oregon
- Pick/market: He definitely did a good job in the run game and I thought other than the false start, he had a good first half, but he ran out of gas and was struggling out...
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- Pick/market: Videos: Watch Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen and linebacker Boen Phelps talk with the media after Saturday's 34-27 loss at No.
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- OL: Boise State's offensive line is playing its ass off.
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