Jay's Sports Bar Podcast

Former Bronco men's basketball player Kobe Young is returning to Boise State... TO PLAY FOOTBALL!  Coming up on this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, Young joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to discuss his decision to end his college hoops career in an effort to revive his football career. Young details how a text to Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson led to a workout in front of wide receiver...

Former Boise State standout and current Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir joins Jay's Sports Bar this week. Shakir had to wait until the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft to hear his name called. The Bills signed him to a $60 million extension this offseason.   Coming up on the show, Shakir and Tust discuss:   • Why Shakir's hands might be the best in the NFL over the last two seasons. • H...

Basketball season is over, but "Portal Combat" continues for Boise State. In the last couple of weeks, the Broncos signed a trio of four-star recruits, two out of the portal and one from the prep ranks. Boise State assistant coach David Moats joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to provide profiles on each player, share recruiting stories and more.  Moats and Tust also discuss the following on Jay'...

Former Boise State coaching legend Chris Petersen joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust this week on Jay's Sports Bar. Petersen is enjoying his role has a college football analyst on FOX, as well as mentoring current coaches. Show topics: Former Bronco quarterback Kellen Moore recently became the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Why is he ready for this moment? How often do Moore and Petersen t...

Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey sits down with KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to cover a variety of topics, including how he achieves work-life balance, the future of Boise State Athletics in the continuously evolving world of college sports, and "What's Next" now that the North End Zone Project is officially underway. Dickey also discusses:  Pac-12 realignment: How close is the conference to...

Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson and his brother, Ethan, join KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to talk about their offseason mission: The Built Different Project. The two are reaching out to small businesses all over the state of Idaho, trying to raise funds and support for the Bronco football program. Spencer Danielson also provides an update on running back Sire Gaines, a recap of late sign...

How will Ashton Jeanty's talent translate to the NFL? Is quarterback Maddux Madsen the right guy to lead the Broncos into the future? What went wrong in the Fiesta Bowl? What will Koetter miss most about coaching, and what does the future hold for him?

It's Championship Week in Boise, Idaho! The 10th-ranked Broncos host 20th-ranked UNLV with the conference title and a spot in the College Football Playoff riding on the line. Coming up on this episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss... •  A Senior Day recap of Boise State's win over Oregon State. •  What the return of junior center...

Boise State has survived a few close calls lately, but winning ugly in November is better than any alternate outcome. On this episode, former Bronco defensive back Kekaula Kaniho joins KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust to talk about the challenges of performing in the final moment of the season. They also recap the Wyoming, preview Oregon State, breakdown Boise State’s effective fourth quarter rushing...

Another week. Another record-setting night for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. This time he took down the single-season school rushing record, and he did so in just the 10th game of the season. Coming up on this edition of Jay's Sports Bar, former Bronco wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss an "ironman" effort from the defense, the best game of the...

Which is actually a more impressive feat by a college football player? Playing about 120 snaps per game. Racking up 139 total touches and 777 yards of offense – mostly between the tackles – in a four-game span? On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Bronco wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust continue to track the Heisman race between Boise State running back...

The Boise State football team jumped to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 this week, the highest they have climbed in the post-Kellen Moore era.  More importantly, the Broncos were also included in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket reveal. On this edition of Jay's Sports Bar, Boise State great Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss: Why the Broncos might have a...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – unless you're the Boise State football team, who brought another W back to the City of Trees last weekend.   The Broncos performed in clutch moments against the Rebels. Former Boise State standout Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust take a look at three plays on defense that saved the game, plus the two-minute tipping point where Boise Sta...

The Boise State football team hasn't lost to UNLV since 1976, and the closest the Rebels came to beating the Broncos in that span was a 17-point loss in 2016. This matchup feels different though, and it might even be the biggest Group of Five game of the season.   Boise State is 5-1 and the highest ranked team in the Group of Five, meaning they hold the inside track to qualifying for the first-eve...

As the buzz continues to build around Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, analysts and athletes from around the country are weighing in on his chances of claiming the 2024 Heisman Trophy.  On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust dismiss some claims while validating others.  Also, is sophomore Maddux Madsen th...

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is now the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy – despite sitting the second half of a game for the second time this season. On this episode of Jay's Sports Bar, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss why resting Jeanty is better than him padding his stats. Tust and Williams-Rhodes also cover:  ...

Boise State blows out Wazzu on The Blue! The Broncos put together their most complete performance of the season against their future Pac-12 conference foe. On this week's episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust break down: The greatness of Ashton Jeanty and how he compares to Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush The emergence of junior tight e...

It's Washington State week! The undefeated Cougars travel to The Blue to take on No. 25 Boise State. College Football Playoff implications are on the line, and two Heisman candidates will square off Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Albertsons Stadium. On this week's episode, former Boise State wide receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes and KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust discuss: Why resting...

KTVB goes one-on-one with Boise State Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey, who reveals the timeline for negotiations, the projected financial benefits of joining the Pac-12 and the looming exit fees from leaving the Mountain West.  We also dive into the future of the Mountain West, potential realignment targets for the Pac-12 and more. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego Stat...

The guys break down Ashton Jeanty's Heisman-like performance, give praise to the Bronco offensive line and discuss how to easily fix some of the issues on the defensive side of the ball. Also, this show is dedicated to Shane's father, Bobby Rhodes, who recently passed away. Per Shane's requests, we cap it with an interview that brought a smile to his face during a difficult time. We hope you enjoy...

Bryan Harsin provides an update on what he's currently doing, along with his level of interest in coaching again. In addition, the former Boise State and Auburn head coach goes in depth on: The current state of college football: How the transfer portal and NIL have changed the game. Which Boise State wide receiver he would go to on third and eight with the game on the line. Which Boise State runni...

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust was joined by Boise State's leading scorer and all-conference forward Tyson Degenhart on Jay's Sports Bar this week.  For the sixth-straight time, Degenhart led the Broncos in scoring with 22 points on 80% shooting from the field in a 92-72 win over Wyoming. He's averaging 16.6 points and 5.7 rebounds this season.  Today we discuss: • Is Degenhart the Boise State men'...

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust was joined by Boise State men's basketball senior small forward Chibuzo Agbo on a special edition of Jay's Sports Bar this week. Agbo is averaging 14.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Broncos as they inch closer to first place in the Mountain West standings amid the final stretch of conference play. Today we discuss: How Agbo took advantage of Boise State’s b...

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and Boise State football alumnus Kekaula Kaniho were joined by Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Scott Matlock on Jay's Sports Bar this week. Matlock, who played at Boise State from 2018-2022, just wrapped up his first season in the NFL. Today we discuss: • How to fit in as a NFL rookie in a new locker room. • How Matlock's mindset has allowed a kid from Homedale...

KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust and Boise State football alumnus Kekaula Kaniho were joined by Washington Commanders tight end John Bates on Jay's Sports Bar this week. Bates, who played at Boise State from 2016-2020, just wrapped up his third season in the NFL. Today we discuss: • How Bates, a small town kid, is getting to live out a lifelong dream in the NFL and hoping to inspire others to do the...