The Broncos were led by first-year head coach Bryan Harsin and played their home games at Albertsons Stadium.

As the highest ranked team from the "Group of five", they received an automatic bid to a New Year's Six bowl.

Boise State would take the early lead with a fumble recovery from Tanner Vallejo for a touchdown.

That led to a 9-yard touchdown pass from Hedrick to Miller in the back of the end zone.

Boise State would get their second interception with four minutes left in the fourth quarter, this time by Donte Deayon who ripped the ball from receiver Geremy Davis and ran 50 yards down the right sideline for the score thus sealing a 38–21 Boise State victory.