Fresno State at Boise State

Wednesday, November 1, 2006

No. 14 Boise State beat Fresno State 45–⁠21. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Boise State led the series 5–⁠4.

AwayFresno State4–⁠8 in 2006
21
Home14Boise State13–⁠0 in 2006
45

Final at Albertsons Stadium, BoiseAttendance 30,604

At kickoff
35°F, clear, wind 5 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Fd Airport (KBOI), 5 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Fresno State707721
Boise State101414745

Standouts

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Player stats

Fresno State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tom Brandstater7/147211
Sean Norton5/104900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Dwayne Wright1786022
Lonyae Miller41409
Tom Brandstater1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Joe Fernandez338120
Chastin West336033
Paul Williams222014
Dwayne Wright111011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Damon Jenkins1561

Boise State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jared Zabransky19/2518031
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ian Johnson24136232
Jared Zabransky1157019
Brett Denton537015
Legedu Naanee130030
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jerard Rabb468143
Drisan James128128
Brad Lau324012
Vinny Perretta31718
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Korey Hall1220

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Fresno StateBoise State
223Total yards480
133Passing yards187
102Rushing yards300
5.0Yards per pass7.2
3.9Yards per rush6.4
11First downs23
2–⁠11Third downs9–⁠14
2–⁠4Fourth downs1–⁠1
1Turnovers1
5–⁠42Penalties5–⁠31
15:32Possession21:30

Efficiency

Fresno StateBoise State
39%Success rate47%
0.01EPA per play0.26
1.12Explosiveness1.02
0.13Rushing EPA0.23
−0.11Passing EPA0.36
27%Passing-down success39%
0.17First-down EPA0.02
−0.08Second-down EPA0.26
−0.26Third-down EPA0.66
2%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Boise State 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Boise State end zoneFresno State end zoneQ1 Boise StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 9 playsQ1 Boise StateField goal, 9 playsQ1 Fresno StateTouchdown, 1 playQ1 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ2 Fresno StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 Boise StateTouchdown run, 13 playsQ2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ2 Boise StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Fresno StatePunt, 5 playsQ3 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Fresno StateInterception, 1 playQ3 Boise StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Boise StateDefensive TD (Fresno State scores)Q4 Fresno StateResult not recordedQ4 Boise StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 Boise StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ4 Boise StateEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Boise State drives left to right, Fresno State right to left.
  1. Q1 Boise StatePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  2. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 9 plays, 17 yards
  3. Q1 Boise StateField goal, 9 plays, 50 yards
  4. Q1 Fresno StateTouchdown, 1 play, 3 yards
  5. Q1 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 72 yards
  6. Q1 Fresno StatePunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  7. Q2 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 52 yards
  8. Q2 Fresno StatePunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  9. Q2 Boise StateTouchdown run, 13 plays, 60 yards
  10. Q2 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 31 yards
  11. Q2 Boise StateEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  12. Q3 Fresno StatePunt, 5 plays, 43 yards
  13. Q3 Boise StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 92 yards
  14. Q3 Fresno StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  15. Q3 Boise StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q3 Fresno StateTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 62 yards
  17. Q3 Boise StateDefensive TD (Fresno State scores), 78 yards
  18. Q4 Fresno StateResult not recorded, 0 yards
  19. Q4 Boise StatePunt, 4 plays, 13 yards
  20. Q4 Fresno StatePunt, 4 plays, 3 yards
  21. Q4 Boise StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 53 yards
  22. Q4 Fresno StateTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 38 yards
  23. Q4 Boise StateEnd of game, 4 plays, 37 yards

Play by play

1st quarter4 drives, then Boise State 10, Fresno State 7
Boise State Punt, 3 plays
14:201st & 10 at own 24Ian Johnson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BoiSt 22.
13:502nd & 12 at own 22Jared Zabransky pass complete to Derek Schouman for 8 yards to the BoiSt 30.
13:443rd & 4 at own 30Jared Zabransky pass incomplete to Legedu Naanee.
13:444th & 4 at own 30Kyle Stringer punt for 47 yards, fair catch by Clifton Smith at the Fresn 23.
Fresno State Punt, 9 plays
13:101st & 10 at own 23Sean Norton pass complete to Paul Williams for 8 yards to the Fresn 31.
12:382nd & 2 at own 31Dwayne Wright rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 32.
12:113rd & 1 at own 32Boise St penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
11:501st & 10 at own 37Dwayne Wright rush for 3 yards to the Fresn 40.
11:132nd & 7 at own 40Dwayne Wright rush for 6 yards to the Fresn 46.
10:353rd & 1 at own 46Dwayne Wright rush for no gain to the Fresn 46.
9:554th & 1 at own 46Dwayne Wright rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 47 for a 1ST down.
9:291st & 10 at own 47Sean Norton pass incomplete to Paul Williams.
9:182nd & 10 at own 47Sean Norton rush for 2 yards to the Fresn 49.
8:343rd & 8 at own 49Sean Norton sacked by Colt Brooks at the Fresn 40 for a loss of 9 yards.
8:084th & 17 at own 40Kyle Zimmerman punt for 30 yards downed at the BoiSt 30.
Boise State Field goal, 9 plays
7:421st & 10 at own 30Vinny Perretta rush for 12 yards to the BoiSt 42 for a 1ST down.
7:191st & 10 at own 42Jared Zabransky pass incomplete to Derek Schouman.
7:182nd & 10 at own 42Boise St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:112nd & 15 at own 37Jared Zabransky pass complete to Legedu Naanee for 5 yards to the BoiSt 42.
6:363rd & 10 at own 42Jared Zabransky pass incomplete to Drisan James.
6:264th & 10 at own 42Legedu Naanee rush for 30 yards to the Fresn 28 for a 1ST down.
6:011st & 10 at opp 28Timeout BOISE ST, clock 06:01.
5:521st & 10 at opp 28Ian Johnson rush for 7 yards to the Fresn 21.
5:502nd & 3 at opp 21Boise St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
5:402nd & 8 at opp 26Ian Johnson rush for 5 yards to the Fresn 21.
5:003rd & 3 at opp 21Jared Zabransky rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 20.
4:274th & 2 at opp 20Anthony Montgomery 38 yard field goal GOOD.Boise State 3, Fresno State 0
4:09Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 58 yards returned by Chastin West for 93 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Fresno State 6, Boise State 3
4:09Clint Stitser extra point GOOD.Fresno State 7, Boise State 3
4:09Clint Stitser kickoff for 58 yards returned by Quinton Jones for 21 yards to the BoiSt 28.
Boise State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
3:351st & 10 at own 28Jared Zabransky pass complete to Vinny Perretta for 4 yards to the BoiSt 32.
2:572nd & 6 at own 32Ian Johnson rush for 3 yards to the BoiSt 35.
2:213rd & 3 at own 35Jared Zabransky rush for 14 yards to the BoiSt 49 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:111st & 10 at own 49Jared Zabransky pass complete to Derek Schouman for 7 yards to the Fresn 44.
2:002nd & 3 at opp 44Ian Johnson rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 43.
1:213rd & 2 at opp 43Ian Johnson rush for 12 yards to the Fresn 31 for a 1ST down.
0:451st & 10 at opp 31Vinny Perretta rush for 3 yards to the Fresn 28.
0:072nd & 7 at opp 28Jared Zabransky pass complete to Drisan James for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 9, Fresno State 7
0:07Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 10, Fresno State 7
0:07Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 48 yards returned by Chastin West for 3 yards to the Fresn 20.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Boise State 24, Fresno State 7
Fresno State Punt, 3 plays
14:531st & 10 at own 20Sean Norton pass incomplete to Joe Fernandez.
14:402nd & 10 at own 20Dwayne Wright rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Fresn 15.
13:583rd & 15 at own 15Sean Norton pass incomplete.
13:584th & 15 at own 15Kyle Zimmerman punt for 38 yards, returned by Quinton Jones for 1 yard to the BoiSt 48.
Boise State Touchdown pass, 10 plays
13:261st & 10 at own 48Ian Johnson rush for 7 yards to the Fresn 45.
12:442nd & 3 at opp 45Jared Zabransky sacked by Ahijah Lane at the BoiSt 48 for a loss of 7 yards.
12:143rd & 10 at own 48Jared Zabransky pass complete to Brad Lau for 11 yards to the Fresn 41 for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at opp 41Ian Johnson rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 40.
10:562nd & 9 at opp 40Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jerard Rabb for 7 yards to the Fresn 33.
10:213rd & 2 at opp 33Jared Zabransky rush for 19 yards to the Fresn 14 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:151st & 10 at opp 14Ian Johnson rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 10.
9:402nd & 6 at opp 10Ian Johnson rush for 5 yards to the Fresn 5.
9:373rd & 1 at opp 5Jared Zabransky rush for 2 yards to the Fresn 3 for a 1ST down.
9:141st & 0 at opp 3Boise St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:061st & goal at opp 8Jared Zabransky pass complete to Vinny Perretta for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 16, Fresno State 7
9:06Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 17, Fresno State 7
8:57Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 57 yards returned by Chastin West for 14 yards to the Fresn 22.
Fresno State Punt, 5 plays
8:301st & 10 at own 22Sean Norton pass complete to Chastin West for 1 yard to the Fresn 23.
7:492nd & 9 at own 23Sean Norton rush for 11 yards to the Fresn 34 for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 34Dwayne Wright rush for 6 yards to the Fresn 40.
7:072nd & 4 at own 40Dwayne Wright rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 41.
6:453rd & 3 at own 41Sean Norton pass incomplete to Chastin West.
6:454th & 3 at own 41Kyle Zimmerman punt for 34 yards, returned by Quinton Jones for no gain to the BoiSt 25, Fresno St penalty 15 yard kick catching interference accepted.
Boise State Touchdown run, 13 plays
6:081st & 10 at own 40Vinny Perretta rush for a loss of 3 yards to the BoiSt 37.
5:422nd & 13 at own 37Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jerard Rabb for 15 yards to the Fresn 48 for a 1ST down.
5:261st & 10 at opp 48Ian Johnson rush for 6 yards to the Fresn 42.
5:102nd & 4 at opp 42Jared Zabransky pass incomplete to Drisan James.
5:043rd & 4 at opp 42Jared Zabransky pass complete to Legedu Naanee for 4 yards to the Fresn 38 for a 1ST down.
4:461st & 10 at opp 38Ian Johnson rush for 3 yards to the Fresn 35.
4:282nd & 7 at opp 35Jared Zabransky pass complete to Ian Johnson for 7 yards to the Fresn 28 for a 1ST down.
4:031st & 10 at opp 28Jared Zabransky rush for 9 yards to the Fresn 19 out-of-bounds.
3:572nd & 1 at opp 19Ian Johnson rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 15 for a 1ST down.
3:571st & 10 at opp 15Ian Johnson rush for 2 yards to the Fresn 13 for a 1ST down, Fresno St penalty 6 yard personal foul accepted.
3:051st & goal at opp 7Jared Zabransky pass incomplete to Legedu Naanee.
2:562nd & goal at opp 7Ian Johnson rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 3.
2:233rd & goal at opp 3Ian Johnson rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 23, Fresno State 7
2:23Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 24, Fresno State 7
2:18Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 37 yards fair catch by Frank Monquero at the Fresn 28.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 5 plays
2:001st & 10 at own 28Fresno St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
1:291st & 15 at own 23Sean Norton pass complete to Chastin West for 33 yards to the BoiSt 44 for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at opp 44Sean Norton pass complete to Chastin West for 2 yards to the BoiSt 42.
1:052nd & 8 at opp 42Sean Norton pass complete to Joe Fernandez for 5 yards to the BoiSt 37.
1:053rd & 3 at opp 37Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 01:05.
0:503rd & 3 at opp 37Sean Norton sacked by Orlando Scandrick at the BoiSt 41 for a loss of 4 yards.
0:294th & 7 at opp 41Timeout FRESNO ST, clock 00:29.
0:244th & 7 at opp 41Sean Norton pass incomplete to Chastin West.
Boise State End of half, 1 play
0:081st & 10 at own 41Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BoiSt 40.
Q3 15:00Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 60 yards returned by Chastin West for 12 yards to the Fresn 17.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Boise State 38, Fresno State 14
Fresno State Punt, 5 plays
14:271st & 10 at own 17Tom Brandstater pass complete to Paul Williams for 14 yards to the Fresn 31 for a 1ST down.
14:181st & 10 at own 31Dwayne Wright rush for 22 yards to the BoiSt 47 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at opp 47Dwayne Wright rush for 5 yards to the BoiSt 42.
13:132nd & 5 at opp 42Dwayne Wright rush for 2 yards to the BoiSt 40.
12:413rd & 3 at opp 40Tom Brandstater pass incomplete.
12:414th & 3 at opp 40Kyle Zimmerman punt for 32 yards punt out-of-bounds at the BoiSt 8.
Boise State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
12:161st & 10 at own 8Ian Johnson rush for 3 yards to the BoiSt 11.
11:382nd & 7 at own 11Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jerard Rabb for 43 yards to the Fresn 46 for a 1ST down.
11:121st & 10 at opp 46Drisan James rush for 25 yards to the Fresn 21 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
10:561st & 10 at opp 21Jared Zabransky pass complete to Brad Lau for 2 yards to the Fresn 19.
10:182nd & 8 at opp 19Jared Zabransky rush for 8 yards to the Fresn 11 for a 1ST down.
9:421st & 10 at opp 11Jared Zabransky rush for 3 yards to the Fresn 8.
9:192nd & 7 at opp 8Ian Johnson rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 4.
8:423rd & 3 at opp 4Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jerard Rabb for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 30, Fresno State 7
8:42Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 31, Fresno State 7
8:42Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 61 yards returned by Trevor Shamblee for 16 yards to the Fresn 20.
Fresno State Interception, 1 play
8:311st & 10 at own 20Tom Brandstater pass intercepted by Korey Hall at the Fresn 31, returned for 22 yards to the Fresn 9.
Boise State Touchdown run, 3 plays
7:371st & goal at opp 9Ian Johnson rush for 1 yard to the Fresn 8.
7:002nd & goal at opp 8Jared Zabransky rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 4.
6:253rd & goal at opp 4Vinny Perretta rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 37, Fresno State 7
6:25Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 38, Fresno State 7
6:14Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 54 yards returned by Chastin West for 27 yards to the Fresn 38.
Fresno State Touchdown pass, 9 plays
5:511st & 10 at own 38Dwayne Wright rush for 5 yards to the Fresn 43.
5:052nd & 5 at own 43Tom Brandstater pass complete to Isaac Kinter for no gain to the Fresn 43.
4:403rd & 5 at own 43Tom Brandstater pass complete to Joe Fernandez for 13 yards to the BoiSt 44 for a 1ST down.
4:211st & 10 at opp 44Dwayne Wright rush for 9 yards to the BoiSt 35.
3:502nd & 1 at opp 35Dwayne Wright rush for no gain to the BoiSt 35.
3:173rd & 1 at opp 35Dwayne Wright rush for no gain to the BoiSt 35.
2:354th & 1 at opp 35Dwayne Wright rush for 11 yards to the BoiSt 24 for a 1ST down.
2:091st & 10 at opp 24Dwayne Wright rush for 4 yards to the BoiSt 20.
1:402nd & 6 at opp 20Tom Brandstater pass complete to Joe Fernandez for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 38, Fresno State 13
1:40Clint Stitser extra point GOOD.Boise State 38, Fresno State 14
1:28Clint Stitser kickoff for 65 yards returned by Rashaun Scott for 26 yards to the BoiSt 26.
Boise State Defensive TD (Fresno State scores)
1:031st & 10 at own 26Jared Zabransky pass complete to Brad Lau for 12 yards to the BoiSt 38 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at own 38Jared Zabransky rush for no gain to the BoiSt 38.
Q4 14:402nd & 10 at own 38Jared Zabransky pass complete to Jeremy Childs for 6 yards to the BoiSt 44.
Q4 14:023rd & 4 at own 44Jared Zabransky pass intercepted by Damon Jenkins at the Fresn 44, returned for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 38, Fresno State 21
Q4 14:02Clint Stitser extra point GOOD.
Q4 14:02Clint Stitser kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
4th quarter5 drives, then Boise State 45, Fresno State 21
Boise State Punt, 4 plays
13:331st & 10 at own 20Ian Johnson rush for 18 yards to the BoiSt 38 for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at own 38Brett Denton rush for no gain to the BoiSt 38.
12:252nd & 10 at own 38Boise St penalty 8 yard holding accepted, no play.
11:542nd & 18 at own 30Jared Zabransky rush for 2 yards to the BoiSt 32.
11:103rd & 16 at own 32Jared Zabransky pass complete to Ian Johnson for 1 yard to the BoiSt 33.
11:104th & 15 at own 33Kyle Stringer punt for 51 yards, returned by Chastin West for no gain to the Fresn 16.
Fresno State Punt, 4 plays
10:231st & 10 at own 16Tom Brandstater pass incomplete to Paul Williams.
8:272nd & 10 at own 16Tom Brandstater pass complete to Dwayne Wright for 11 yards to the Fresn 27, Fresno St penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
9:302nd & 9 at own 17Tom Brandstater pass complete to Bear Pascoe for 7 yards to the Fresn 24.
8:463rd & 2 at own 24Fresno St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:343rd & 7 at own 19Tom Brandstater pass incomplete to Chastin West.
8:344th & 7 at own 19Kyle Zimmerman punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Marty Tadman at the BoiSt 47.
Boise State Touchdown run, 5 plays
7:581st & 10 at own 47Ian Johnson rush for 6 yards to the Fresn 47.
7:272nd & 4 at opp 47Ian Johnson rush for 5 yards to the Fresn 42 for a 1ST down.
7:021st & 10 at opp 42Jared Zabransky pass complete to Vinny Perretta for 8 yards to the Fresn 34.
6:262nd & 2 at opp 34Ian Johnson rush for 32 yards to the Fresn 2 for a 1ST down.
5:571st & goal at opp 2Ian Johnson rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Boise State 44, Fresno State 21
5:57Anthony Montgomery extra point GOOD.Boise State 45, Fresno State 21
5:57Anthony Montgomery kickoff for 52 yards returned by Paul Williams for 13 yards to the Fresn 26.
Fresno State Turnover on downs, 9 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 26Dwayne Wright rush for 7 yards to the Fresn 33.
4:542nd & 3 at own 33Dwayne Wright rush for 16 yards to the Fresn 49 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at own 49Dwayne Wright rush for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
3:542nd & 9 at the 50Lonyae Miller rush for 5 yards to the BoiSt 45.
3:203rd & 4 at opp 45Tom Brandstater pass complete to Isaac Kinter for 7 yards to the BoiSt 38 for a 1ST down.
2:531st & 10 at opp 38Tom Brandstater pass incomplete to Chastin West.
2:432nd & 10 at opp 38Tom Brandstater rush for 2 yards to the BoiSt 36.
2:343rd & 8 at opp 36Tom Brandstater pass incomplete to Nathan Adams.
2:304th & 8 at opp 36Tom Brandstater pass incomplete to Chastin West.
Boise State End of game, 4 plays
2:101st & 10 at own 36Brett Denton rush for 15 yards to the Fresn 49 for a 1ST down.
1:401st & 10 at opp 49Brett Denton rush for 15 yards to the Fresn 34 for a 1ST down.
1:111st & 10 at opp 34Brett Denton rush for 4 yards to the Fresn 30.
1:112nd & 6 at opp 30Brett Denton rush for 3 yards to the Fresn 27.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Boise State leads 18–⁠10 in 28 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

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