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Boise State Broncos Aim to Return to College Football Playoff

· 2026-06-30

Boise State Broncos Aim to Return to College Football Playoff

The Boise State Broncos are gearing up for the 2026 season with a strong chance of returning to the College Football Playoff.

What's at stake for Boise State Broncos?

The team returns 12 starters from its 2025 squad, including quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Boise State's history of rising to the national stage means they will usually be expected to compete for one of those elusive slots.

How have the College Football Playoff rules changed?

The Power 4 conferences — Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 — all get automatic bids into the field.

The Group of Six bid into the CFP no longer necessarily goes to the top-ranked champion, but instead the top-ranked team, regardless of whether they won their conference.

The Boise State Broncos will play their next game vs Oregon Ducks on 2026-09-05.

What's the schedule looking like for Boise State Broncos?

The team will play three teams that finished ahead of it in the final SP+ rankings, including Memphis, Washington State, and San Diego State.

Boise State will also face a non-conference road game at defending MAC champion Western Michigan.

The Broncos' schedule strengthens their chance of getting strong wins on their resume.

And with a tough schedule ahead, the Boise State Broncos are looking to make a statement in the 2026 season.

The team's first game against Oregon will be a challenging one, but a win could set the tone for the rest of the season.

So, the Boise State Broncos are ready to take on the 2026 season and make a push for the College Football Playoff.

The team's experience and talent make them a strong contender for the Pac-12 title.

But the road to the playoff will not be easy, and the Broncos will have to face tough opponents along the way.

The Boise State Broncos are focused on taking it one game at a time and making the most of their opportunities.

With quarterback Maddux Madsen leading the team, the Broncos are looking to make a deep run in the playoff.

The 2026 season is shaping up to be an exciting one for the Boise State Broncos.

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