Boise State linebacker Tyson Maeva exited Saturday’s must-win game against Utah State at least twice with apparent injuries. He went to the medical tent at least once.
He returned to the field both times. And on the final, meaningless snap of the game — with the Aggies hopelessly nine points behind — there was Maeva finishing the game with his teammates.
The Aggies tried a desperation lateral and Maeva pounced on the loose football. A Utah State player landed on him, and it was clear the contact hurt. Maeva couldn’t even join in the celebration of the 33-24 victory that gave the Broncos the right to host the Mountain West championship game next Saturday against Fresno State.