Boise State coaches talk explosive plays - both on defense and offense - ahead of Western Michigan matchup
- Erik Chinander said Boise State will compete for defensive roles this week across the secondary, linebackers and front. Jaden Mickey can play inside or outside, and Kyle Hall must keep competing after his first start; no final position move or starting lineup was announced.
- Chinander said Boise State has called few mixed-down pressures this season and is evaluating how to create more pressure while correcting explosive-pass breakdowns. Options include coverage changes, four-man rush variations and added blitzes; these are under review, not installed changes.
- Spencer Danielson said Boise State's starting right tackle missed practice time after getting banged up but retains the starting job. Kyle Cox's game reps were part of building offensive-line depth, not an announced demotion of the starter.
- Danielson said Cam Bates remains Boise State's No. 1 punt returner for now, with Jeremiah Lane also in contention. After the South Dakota error, the staff will use tougher decision-making situations in practice and evaluate how both respond before settling the role.
- Nate Potter said Boise State has called downfield shots, but execution and timing of those calls need improvement. South Dakota's defense limited deep opportunities while the run game worked; Potter did not say the offense was deliberately withholding a different package for a later opponent.
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