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Boise State Broncos Crush San Jose State Spartans: A Comprehensive Game Recap and Analysis
**Boise State Broncos Dominate San Jose State Spartans, Secure a Convincing Victory**
The Boise State Broncos delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, soundly defeating the San Jose State Spartans with a decisive score of 35-14. The Broncos' victory extends their winning streak to six games and solidifies their position atop the Mountain West standings.
**Broncos Offense Explodes in the Second Half**
After a sluggish start, the Broncos' offense came alive in the second half, led by quarterback Hank Bachmeier. Bachmeier threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with wide receiver Khalil Shakir for a pair of impressive scores. Running back George Holani also contributed to the offensive surge, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown.
**Broncos Defense Stifles Spartans' Offense**
The Broncos' defense was equally impressive, limiting the Spartans' offense to just 263 yards of total offense. Linebacker Riley Whimpey led the defensive charge with a team-high eight tackles, including two tackles for loss. The defense also forced three turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
**San Jose State Struggles to Find Rhythm**
The Spartans offense struggled to establish any consistency throughout the game. Quarterback Nick Starkel completed just 15 of 32 passes for 195 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Running back Tyler Nevens was held to just 65 rushing yards on 17 carries.
**Broncos Secure Bowl Eligibility**
With the victory, the Broncos have secured bowl eligibility for the 25th consecutive season, a remarkable achievement for the program. The Broncos will look to continue their winning ways next week as they host the Fresno State Bulldogs.
**Additional Notes**
* The attendance at Albertsons Stadium was 32,281, the largest crowd of the season for the Broncos.
* The Broncos extended their home winning streak to 12 games.
* Boise State is now 6-1 in conference play, while San Jose State falls to 4-3.