In the few minutes leading up to every game, before the Boise State football team goes out on the field, Alexander Mattison lies down in full pads in front of his locker.
The song he listens to every time is “No Weapon” by gospel singer Fred Hammond.
“Don’t be afraid of the arrows or the snares/Set by your enemies,” Hammond belts out.
Mattison, a sophomore running back, was a bit unsure of himself just a few weeks ago. The 5-foot-11, 214-pounder more often than not walked into those traps. But coming into Saturday’s game against Wyoming, Mattison is confident as ever.