It was mostly ugly, it was frustrating, the mistakes were almost too numerous to count — and yet, Boise State was celebrating Saturday night at Mackay Stadium.
A win’s a win, and the Broncos gladly took the 31-27 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack, but it was a slog.
It was exhausting for those watching and those playing. It felt like two games — and not just because it took nearly four hours to complete. One of the more aggravating first halves imaginable was followed up by a solid final 30 minutes to walk away as the victors.