Spring Football

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MEN’S FOOTBALL TAKES THE FIELD FOR SPRING DAY

Football team competes against itself to give fans a taste of next year

Autum Robertson | Staff Writer | sports@stumedia.boisestate.edu

Kellen Moore makes an appearance at the Boise State spring game. Photo by Boise State Athletics.

The Boise State Bronco’s 2018 spring football game took place Saturday afternoon to showcase both the starters and backups on the team for the following season. The Boise State starters completely dominated the backups, outscoring them 42-7.

The Broncos were able to give fans a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season. Senior quarterback Brett Rypien played almost two flawless quarters; he went 15 for 19, totaling 267 yards. Wide receivers sophomore Octavius Evans and senior A.J. Richardson both had touchdowns from Rypien.

“Brett was on target. He was real accurate

with throws,” said offensive coordinator Zach Hill. “Our receivers have come a long way through spring ball, and some of the young guys are getting good reps. You can see their progression from spring.”

Evans finished the scrimmage with two touchdowns, one from Rypien and the other from redshirt freshman Chase Cord. A.J. Richardson caught two touchdowns from Rypien, finishing the scrimmage with four catches, one touchdown and 117 yards.

Junior safety Deandre Pierce praised Evans after the spring game.

“That’s the go-to target in the red zone:

he’s big, physical, fast. Basically, he’s our prototype receiver, and to think he’s only going into his sophomore year is kind of scary. I feel like the sky’s the limit for him,” Pierce said.

Starting running back Alexander Mattison did not participate during the spring game due to his surgery. Senior Skyler Seibold transferred from safety to running back. Seibold set up a touchdown after a 31-yard run. Sophomore Robert Mahone and redshirt freshman Drake Beasley also got playing time. The three running backs combined for 18 carries and 58 yards.

The Bronco’s starting defense looked

primed for the fall season. The defense held the second team offense to zero points throughout the entirety of the first half. Defensive end Jabrill Frazier managed to sack Cord twice for losses. Senior cornerback Tyler Horton had an interception as well.

“The first offense, first defense did a good job today. It was difficult for the second offense to move the ball,” said head coach Bryan Harsin.

Harsin went on to say that the second team has shown immense improvement since the start of spring.