Four weeks ago, the Boise State football team’s defense appeared broken.
Too many injuries. Too many guys not playing as well as expected. Too many opponents celebrating in the end zone.
Defensive coordinator Andy Avalos and his staff used everything but duct tape and twine to patch the unit back together — and somehow, that group has returned to its role as the backbone of the Broncos.
“That’s why you have to have yourself prepared, because you just don’t know when it’s your opportunity,” coach Bryan Harsin said. “To me, it’s ... our team showing a lot more discipline this season of staying focused and knowing, ‘If something happens, I’m in.