When it comes to Boise State’s special teams, the lowlights outnumber the highlights.
The latest came last Friday when the Broncos had a field goal blocked at New Mexico and allowed the Lobos’ first punt return touchdown since 2002 on an 86-yard Marcus Hayes score.
Football Outsiders ranks Boise State 121st nationally in special teams efficiency, and coach Bryan Harsin hasn’t been afraid to share his frustration when the units struggle.
“Obviously the punt return was disappointing, the returner from New Mexico was as advertised ... we emphasized it and still didn’t accomplish our goal of actually tackling him,” Harsin said Monday.