Filed under: Boise State, Virginia Tech, ACC, WAC
LANDOVER, Md. — Boise State is hoping history repeats itself. Critics of the Broncos are praying it doesn’t.
Last season, Alabama opened the season by defeating Virginia Tech at a neutral site on its way to the national title. Monday, at FedEx Field, Boise State rallied past Virginia Tech 33-30 at a supposedly neutral site, although the Hokies gobbled up at least 3/4 of the 86,587 tickets.
Will the Broncos also use a season-opening victory against Tech as a catapult to the national title?
We’ll have to wait and see. But no matter where you stand in the great debate — would 12-0 Boise State be BCS title game worthy? — there is no debating the Broncos deserve to be in the conversation after rallying past the Hokies.
“The nation is always going to doubt us just because we’re from the WAC,” Boise State junior defensive end Shea McClellin told FanHouse. “Every week, we’re going to have to go out to the nation and prove who we are.”
Playing just minutes from the Nation’s Capital, the Broncos have become the epitome of America’s Team. You either feel an undefeated Boise State deserves a shot at the BCS title or you believe the Broncos have no business playing for a national title with their soft conference schedule.
“We know the bulls-eye will continue to grow,” Boise State coach Chris Petersen said.
