BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Boise State University head coach Chris Petersen says it’s his team, not him, that must answer any lingering questions about whether they’re good enough to be ranked No. 3.
He told reporters Monday, “We just need to play more football.”
The Broncos, idle this past weekend, were riding high after a Sept. 6 victory over Virginia Tech.
Then, the Hokies lost Saturday to second-tier James Madison.
So when the new AP Top 25 came out, Boise State held its rank but lost all but one of eight first-place votes from a week earlier.
That’s prompted the question Petersen expects but won’t answer: Was Boise State really of the caliber to be ranked behind No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State.
The Broncos get a shot at convincing doubters Saturday at Wyoming.
