Even as Boise State beat Nevada for the 16th time in its last 17 tries Saturday, it always is an interesting matchup at Mackay Stadium.
In the Broncos’ last five visits to Reno, all have been decided by a touchdown or less, including their 31-27 win Saturday. Kellen Moore threw three interceptions here once, and no one will forget that 2010 game. So, weird things happened, and Boise State overcame some adversity — mostly self-inflicted — to avoid the upset.
After nine penalties for 108 yards in the first half, the Broncos had none in the second half, and though they had a second-half turnover, it was much better than the three in the first two quarters.