Boise State football program boasts impressive history and success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Boise State has emerged as a notable football program since transitioning to the FBS in 1996. The Broncos hold the fifth-highest winning percentage among FBS teams since becoming an NCAA program in 1970, with only two losing seasons to date. The team's roots trace back to 1932 and include a historic run under coach Lyle Smith from 1946 to 1967, featuring 37 consecutive victories and multiple championships. Boise State's success story highlights its evolution from a junior college to a prominent university program.
- •Boise State transitioned to FBS in 1996
- •The program holds a.700 winning percentage
- •Only two losing seasons since 1970
- •Lyle Smith coached the team from 1946-1967
- •Historically successful with 37 consecutive wins
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Get to Know Your Foe: Boise State
"Get to Know Your Foe rolls on with a stop in the neighboring state of Idaho and the home of the bluest turf in football, Boise State. Despite their relatively new history as an FBS program, the Boise State Broncos are one of the most successful programs in the country. They hold the fifth-highest winning […]
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