Harper-before-the-17-knee-injuries potential), and with one more year for potential to meet production for intriguing senior receivers Aaron Burks and Geraldo Boldewijn, we should see improved explosiveness numbers for BSU. To say the least, that will have to change. 27 BYU -- and the non-conference schedule doesn't feature an elite team like it has in previous seasons. Boise State lost almost all of its starters and fell apart in 2012 ... all the way to 10 wins and a Top 25 ranking. Let's look at every game on the 2013 schedule for Boise State and try to figure out if the Broncos have a legitimate shot at busting the BCS one last time. That usually means a rebuilding year for most teams. Boise State will have its revenge work cut out for it in 2013. New Mexico9. Did the Lakers get a favorable whistle against the Nuggets after complaining about the refs? Boise State hasn't played all that well against option-based offenses. He has more zip on the ball, and his accuracy looks much better. Well, in the last season of the current BCS system, Boise State does have a legitimate shot. Boise State will certainly be much more prepared for the option offense in 2013. That game sets the tone for the season, and has the ability to create momentum and fan interest. Sophomore Shane Williams-Rhodes will bring some explosiveness of his own, and seniors Aaron Burks and Geraldo Boldewijn along with junior Dallas Burroughs bring the speed to stretch the field. It also allows for faster and better adjustments. Final score prediction: Boise State 47, Nevada 27. Quarterback Brett Smith threw for 2,832 yards, 27 touchdowns and only six interceptions last season. The first game against Michigan State, as previously mentioned, and an early November loss to San Diego State in Boise that caused the Broncos to miss another BCS contest. This all bodes well for Southwick and the Broncos. Stud end, that is. 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In the previous five seasons, the Broncos had played in a total of just 10 games decided by one possession; they fared perfectly well in these games, going 6-4, but in 2012 alone, they played six such games, going 4-2. The Broncos should be rolling by the time this game comes around. 2013 Boise State football's 10 things to know: Back on the ascent Boise State lost almost all of its starters and fell apart in 2012 ... all the way to 10 wins and a Top 25 ranking. Of course, the story of fall camp is the problem of depth on the defensive line. It will be quite the task matching the win totals from 2012 with that schedule. He was the player who intercepted the ball from Washington quarterback Kieth Price to seal the Las Vegas Bowl victory for the Broncos. Boise State should bring home the win this time around. The passing defense of Boise State will get tested. At the time, the Broncos were ranked No. Until this week's announcement that sophomore quarterback Jimmy Laughrea had left the team, Boise State had a perfect totem pole of three-star quarterbacks waiting their turn, one per class. Blake Renaud, Tyler Gray and Jonathan Brown will lead the way. If the line holds up, the rest of the defense should fill out pretty well despite attrition. Isaiah Burse and DaVante Adams finished first and second on the team last season in receiving yards, respectively. The Rams finish the season against Nevada, at New Mexico, at Utah State and home against Air Force. The Cowboys lost seven of their first eight games but finished winning three of their last four. Of course, he will get considerable help from a running game that should be second to none in the Mountain West. They'll do so again in 2013. After losing some key players, the Broncos will need some new guys to step up. Opposing offenses will be well aware of his presence. Darian Thompson will help Ioane at the other safety spot, and senior Ebo Makinde and sophomore Dillon Lukehart will be decent backups. This was especially true in the passing game, where Boise State sank only from second to fifth in Passing Success Rate+ but from 14th to 34th in Passing PPP+. One of the biggest helps that Boise State will get this season is with its slimmed down playbook.