Boise State

Broncos' home school

Boise State is a public university in Boise, Idaho, known especially for its football program.

The team plays on distinctive blue artificial turf—the "Smurf Turf"—at Albertsons Stadium: Boise State pulled off one of the greatest upsets in bowl game history.

The school competes in NCAA Division I and has produced several NFL players.

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IdahoNorthwestern American state
footballField sport with goals
collegeHigher education institution
NCAAUniversity sports authority

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Prestigious Cambridge university

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athletic conference rivalry

Boise StateNevada

Silver State out west

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geographic/regional identity

Boise StateMiami

Southeast Florida coastal city

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Family

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Profile: Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G