Ron Counts

3 weeks ago | herosports.com | Ron Counts

Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty’s final college season was historic. He set a Boise State record and finished No. 2 in NCAA history with 2,601 rushing yards. He also ranked No. 2 in the country with 29 rushing touchdowns on his way to finishing as runner-up in Heisman Trophy voting. Jeanty is set to begin his NFL career this year after the Las Vegas Raiders made him the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.

3 weeks ago | herosports.com | Ron Counts

Fresno State went 6-6 in the regular season last fall, earning a trip to a bowl game for the fourth straight year despite fielding an offense that was inconsistent at best. The Bulldogs ranked No. 9 in the 12-team Mountain West in total yardage (340.6 yards per game) and No. 10 in rushing yardage. Their saving grace was a passing game that averaged 242.5 yards a game thanks to quarterback Mikey Keene, who posted 2,892 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Ron Counts

A familiar name popped up on a Boise State roster this week. It was just in an unfamiliar place. Former Boise State basketball player Kobe Young is back in blue and orange as a member of the football team. Young announced Sunday on social media that he was returning to Boise State, where the redshirt senior will begin his college football career as a wide receiver. Young was a member of the Broncos’ basketball team from 2021 to 2024.

1 month ago | herosports.com | Ron Counts

The transfer portal giveth and it taketh away. Players are now jumping ship for more playing time or more NIL money at a higher clip than any point in college football history. It’s more important than ever for coaching staffs to navigate the crowd and nail every addition. Here’s a look at four questions Mountain West teams have yet to answer after plucking what they hope are difference makers out of the portal.

Mar 23, 2025 | herosports.com | Ron Counts

The No. 10 seeded New Mexico Lobos (27-7, 17-3 MWC) take on No. 2 Michigan State (28-6, 17-3 Big 10) today in Cleveland, Ohio, with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. New Mexico point guard Donovan Dent has been busy showing the world why he was named Mountain West Player of the Year. Dent has posted seven straight games with at least 20 points and five rebounds, which is the longest active streak in the country.