Boise State, Clemson in Talks of Non-Conference Matchup

With Boise State football season coming up quick, fans of Boise State athletics are going to be able to dive back into the "crowned jewel" of the university's athletic teams. Since the early 2000's, the football team has stood out as a success story that exceeded anyone's expectations.

In recent years, however, the shine has worn off a little.

A once dominant Boise State football program has grown used to losing "a few" games each season--and while many programs, even some of the largest in the nation, would love to be able to have a 3 or 4 loss season consistently, its a different game for Boise State who relies on not losing to be able to gain any traction nationally.

Enter Boise State's basketball program who has always been underestimated. Fans have been calling for new coaching for years and the arena was rarely packed.

Oh ye of little faith--with time, resources, and some faith, Leon Rice, formerly of basketball powerhouse Gonzaga University, as taken this program to the big dance two seasons in a row and given the Mountain West a run for their money.

The last team to beat National Runner Up, San Diego State, before their deep run? Boise State. The nation has noticed.

Now, a major basketball program that plays in a major conference has said they're looking to beef up their non-conference schedule. By adding Boise State.

As recently reported in Yahoo Sports, Brad Brownell of Clemson said to the press:

We’re in conversations with Memphis, we’re in conversations with Boise State – two teams that have been in the NCAA Tournament a good bit. We’re hoping to finalize contracts soon.

Just that comment alone shows the kind of respect Leon Rice has began to garner for his program--and while the games aren't locked in just yet--a home and home series with a team like Clemson will be HUGE.

Get ready, Bronco fans--football might be coming up soon, but the sleeping giant has been awoken at ExtraMile Arena!