BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Brett Rypien threw for 442 yards and three touchdowns as No. 14 Boise State overcame five turnovers to hold off BYU 28-27 Thursday night.
The Broncos (7-0), who won their 23rd straight non-conference home game, needed a stout defensive performance and a blocked field goal to secure the win.
Boise State seemed to be battling itself as well as BYU with all the miscues on offense.
“I think it shows the will of this team,” Boise State linebacker Tanner Vallejo said. “We scratched and clawed and were able to get the win. This is a confidence booster for this team.”
BYU (4-4) attempted a 45-yard game-winning field goal with 16 seconds remaining, but Rhett Almond’s kick was blocked. However, the ball didn’t cross the line of scrimmage and Mitch Juergens recovered for BYU, giving the Cougars the ball at the Boise State 42 with 8 seconds left.