Boise State Breaks Into the AP Top 25 After Strong Early-Season Run

# What happened Boise State cracked the national Top 25 this week, landing at No. 22 in the AP Poll. The ranking arrives four games into the season after the Broncos lost their opener at No. 2 Oregon but then won three straight, including victories over Memphis and Western Michigan.

# Why this matters State seriously this season. For a Group of Six program, a spot in the top 25 shifts media attention, strengthens the team's national profile, and puts Boise State in position to argue for a College Football Playoff path that now factors Group of Six contenders differently than in past seasons.

# How Boise State got here The season started with a loss at Oregon, a matchup that pitted Boise State against a top-two team on the road. Although the Broncos did not win that game, their performance there kept them visible to national voters. The team then delivered three consecutive wins. Two of those stand out:

• Memphis: A game many considered important for playoff positioning among Group of Six teams.
• Western Michigan: Boise State dominated in a 32–7 win that reinforced their credentials and turned heads nationally.

That combination of a credible showing against elite competition and decisive wins against solid opponents produced enough momentum for AP voters to include Boise State at No. 22.

# What's next Boise State returns home to Albertsons Stadium to host Utah State on the blue turf. The regional rivalry and rising national profile should drive a large crowd. The immediate goal is straightforward: keep winning. Continued victories will help Boise State maintain or improve its poll position and keep the team in the conversation for postseason opportunities available to Group of Six programs.

# Practical implications for fans and stakeholders

• Ticket demand: Home games will attract more interest now that Boise State is ranked. The article notes Boise State home games are on sale.
• Recruiting and media: Rankings improve visibility for recruits and increase media coverage, both locally and nationally.

# Bottom line Boise State's early-season arc — a near-upset at No. 2 Oregon followed by three straight wins including a commanding victory over Western Michigan — produced a national ranking at No. 22. The Broncos now face the immediate test of defending that standing at home against Utah State and sustaining the consistency needed to pursue postseason goals.