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BOISE STATE
The Broncos have cracked the Top 25 during each of the past six seasons despite times when the roster turnover was high. This offense is as loaded as any of those previous campaigns with the exception of QB and up front on the OL. However, a dozen or so playmakers at RB, WR and TE make this the best skill position arsenal in head coach Chris Petersen's stint. Four receiver sets are likely to be a steady diet as upwards of five guys are capable of putting up 20-plus catches. But for the past three years, no one can discuss Boise State without mentioning Heisman Candidate RB Ian Johnson who is back for his final campaign. He currently leads all Bowl Subdivision players in rushing touchdowns and is second in rushing yards. The QB spot is still unsettled and likely will come down to promising freshman Kellen Moore or senior Bush Hamdan. Nobody, including the coaches, is set on a starter. The OL has to replace the entire unit outside of worthy OG Andrew Woodruff. How physical the defense can become will go a long way in determining the Broncos fait after they became uncharacteristically porous against the run a year ago. All three starters are back at LB but position changes were still in order. The DL has new faces in the middle at tackle and the secondary, while experienced, only has one senior. This team will continue to do what Boise State does, win games. The top conference contenders all visit the confines of the blue turf. You never know how good this team can be despite the turnover. Going to another BCS bowl does not seem eminent but is not out of the question. Traveling to Eugene to play the Ducks in their third outing will make or break the decision early.