Jay's Sports Bar Podcast

Former Bronco men's basketball player Kobe Young is returning to Boise State... TO PLAY FOOTBALL! Coming up on this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, Young joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to discuss his decision to end his college hoops career in an effort to revive his football career.Young details how a text to Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson led to a workout in front of wide receiver coach Matt Miller in Pasco, Washington, earlier this month. The 6-foot-7 wide receiver also explains how his positive memories of Bronco Nation influenced his decision to return to Boise.

Former Boise State standout and current Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins Jay's Sports Bar this week. Shakir had to wait until the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft to hear his name called. The Bills signed him to a $60 million extension this offseason. Coming up on the show, Shakir and Tust discuss: • Why Shakir's hands might be the best in the NFL over the last two seasons.• How and when he acknowledges personal success.• His advice to his younger brother, Tyreese, who is also trying to make it in the NFL.• The lasting impact the City of Boise has on him and why he tries to come back at least once a year.• SHAKIR FEST: Shakir is returning to Boise for a kids football camp and charity golf tournament this June – he shares all the details.

Basketball season is over, but "Portal Combat" continues for Boise State. In the last couple of weeks, the Broncos signed a trio of four-star recruits, two out of the portal and one from the prep ranks. Boise State assistant coach David Moats joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to provide profiles on each player, share recruiting stories and more. Moats and Tust also discuss the following on Jay's Sports Bar:Why Boise State is honing in on defense to get back to the NCAA Tournament.How two former Broncos - both which left via the transfer portal - helped Boise State land one of their highest rated recruits in school history.The projected starting five for next season.What offseason workouts will look like, and how many more players the Broncos will look to add.

Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust this week on Jay's Sports Bar. Petersen is enjoying his role has a college football analyst on FOX, as well as mentoring current coaches.Show topics:Former Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore recently became the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Why is he ready for this moment? How often do Moore and Petersen talk? And what were Petersen's first comments to Moore after he was hired by the Saints? Petersen answers all those questions.Petersen also serves as a mentor for current Boise State head football coach Spencer Danielson. The two talk weekly over Zoom. Find out why Danielson’s positivity has impacted Petersen, and why Danielson is the perfect coach given the current times in college football.During Fiesta Bowl Media Day, both Penn State head coach James Franklin and Danielson nominated Petersen to be the first-ever College Football Commissioner – a hypothetical role that doesn’t currently even exist. Is that position that Petersen would ever truly consider? Find out on this week's episode.

Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey sits down with KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to cover a variety of topics, including how he achieves work-life balance, the future of Boise State Athletics in the continuously evolving world of college sports, and "What's Next" now that the North End Zone Project is officially underway.Dickey also discusses: Pac-12 realignment: How close is the conference to securing a media partner? And which state Dickey wants to see involved in expansion.Revenue sharing: This is the future of college football, and Dickey is ready to embrace it. He believes it can streamline Boise State's process.Increase in coaching wages: Following the program’s first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff, Dickey raised the assistant salary pool for the football team over $600,000.The Broncos are closes to extending Spencer Danielson: After going 12-2 in his debut season as Boise State head coach, Dickey is aggressively pursuing a new contract for Danielson.

Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson and his brother, Ethan, join KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to talk about their offseason mission: The Built Different Project.The two are reaching out to small businesses all over the state of Idaho, trying to raise funds and support for the Bronco football program.Spencer Danielson also provides an update on running back Sire Gaines, a recap of late signing day and more on Jay's Sports Bar.

How will Ashton Jeanty's talent translate to the NFL?Is quarterback Maddux Madsen the right guy to lead the Broncos into the future?What went wrong in the Fiesta Bowl?What will Koetter miss most about coaching, and what does the future hold for him?

It's Championship Week in Boise, Idaho!The 10th-ranked Broncos host 20th-ranked UNLV with the conference title and a spot in the College Football Playoff riding on the line.Coming up on this episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss...• A Senior Day recap of Boise State's win over Oregon State.• What the return of junior center Mason Randolph means for the Broncos on offense (and how he managed to return over a month ahead of schedule.)• Some of Ashton Jeanty’s most impressive stats this season.• How portal poachers are already coming after some of Boise State’s top players.

Boise State has survived a few close calls lately, but winning ugly in November is better than any alternate outcome. On this episode, former Bronco defensive back Kekaula Kaniho joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to talk about the challenges of performing in the final moment of the season. They also recap the Wyoming, preview Oregon State, breakdown Boise State’s effective fourth quarter rushing attack, plus discuss how players rushing back from injuries is a sign the culture is strong under head coach Spencer Danielson.

Another week.Another record-setting night for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.This time he took down the single-season school rushing record, and he did so in just the 10th game of the season.Coming up on this edition of Jay's Sports Bar, former Bronco wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss an "ironman" effort from the defense, the best game of the season for Maddux Madsen and the wide receivers, plus a preview of the Wyoming game.

Which is actually a more impressive feat by a college football player?Playing about 120 snaps per game.Racking up 139 total touches and 777 yards of offense – mostly between the tackles – in a four-game span?On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Bronco wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust continue to track the Heisman race between Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter.Tust and Williams-Rhodes also recap the (ugly) Nevada win, break down Maddux Madsen's performance against the Wolf Pack, provide injury news that is both good and bad, and more.

The Boise State football team jumped to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 this week, the highest they have climbed in the post-Kellen Moore era. More importantly, the Broncos were also included in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket reveal.On this edition of Jay's Sports Bar, Boise State great Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss:Why the Broncos might have a better chance at earning a bye than a home game in the College Football Playoff. Why teams are more focused on stopping Ashton Jeanty from winning the Heisman than beating the Broncos.How Maddux Madsen has something in common with a number of first round NFL Draft picks.The Dirk Koetter effect.Boise State's matchup with Nevada.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – unless you're the Boise State football team, who brought another W back to the City of Trees last weekend. The Broncos performed in clutch moments against the Rebels. Former Boise State standout Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust take a look at three plays on defense that saved the game, plus the two-minute tipping point where Boise State grabbed all the momentum at the end of the first half.On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, Tust and Williams-Rhodes also discuss: Maddux Madsen's "clutchness"Jayden Virgin-Morgan's development Ashton Jeanty's "off night" (which really isn't a thing)No. 15 Boise State's matchup with San Diego State on Friday

The Boise State football team hasn't lost to UNLV since 1976, and the closest the Rebels came to beating the Broncos in that span was a 17-point loss in 2016.This matchup feels different though, and it might even be the biggest Group of Five game of the season. Boise State is 5-1 and the highest ranked team in the Group of Five, meaning they hold the inside track to qualifying for the first-ever expanded College Football Playoff this December. Meanwhile, UNLV – who is 6-1 – could swap places with the Broncos with a win.On this episode of the show, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust is joined by former Seattle Seahawks running back turned CBS Sports football analyst Robert Turbin to break down the matchup.Also on Jay's Sports Bar: Ashton Jeanty responds to Travis Hunter's Heisman talkFind out the three biggest keys to a Bronco win on FridayHear from Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and junior tight end Matt Lauter

As the buzz continues to build around Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, analysts and athletes from around the country are weighing in on his chances of claiming the 2024 Heisman Trophy. On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust dismiss some claims while validating others. Also, is sophomore Maddux Madsen the best quarterback in the Mountain West? And should fans be worried about the Bronco defense? We answer those questions and more during the second bye week of the season.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is now the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy – despite sitting the second half of a game for the second time this season.On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss why resting Jeanty is better than him padding his stats.Tust and Williams-Rhodes also cover: How Maddux Madsen is finally playing like he's practicingThe Boise State defense needs to play with a greater sense of urgency against weaker competitionWhy Cam Camper is a DUDEPreview the Hawaii game

Boise State blows out Wazzu on The Blue! The Broncos put together their most complete performance of the season against their future Pac-12 conference foe.On this week's episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust break down:The greatness of Ashton Jeanty and how he compares to Heisman Trophy winner Reggie BushThe emergence of junior tight end Matt LauterHow the best pass rush in the country resides in Boise, IdahoPlus, Jay's Sports Bar previews the Utah State game and answers the question: How many carries will Jeanty even get against the Aggies?

It's Washington State week! The undefeated Cougars travel to The Blue to take on No. 25 Boise State. College Football Playoff implications are on the line, and two Heisman candidates will square off Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Albertsons Stadium.On this week's episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss:Why resting Ashton Jeanty was the best possible outcome against Portland StateThe newest member of The StableMatt Lauter's breakout performanceWhy WSU QB John Mateer is drawing comparison to Johnny "Football" Manziel

KTVB goes one-on-one with Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey, who reveals the timeline for negotiations, the projected financial benefits of joining the Pac-12 and the looming exit fees from leaving the Mountain West. We also dive into the future of the Mountain West, potential realignment targets for the Pac-12 and more. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State are set to join Oregon State and Washington State in the Conference of Champions.

The guys break down Ashton Jeanty's Heisman-like performance, give praise to the Bronco offensive line and discuss how to easily fix some of the issues on the defensive side of the ball.Also, this show is dedicated to Shane's father, Bobby Rhodes, who recently passed away. Per Shane's requests, we cap it with an interview that brought a smile to his face during a difficult time.We hope you enjoy, and Bobby, this one is for you!