Boise State Football: Ashton Jeanty Breaks Program Rushing Records in Week 1 Win

Joe Londergan | Aug 31, 2024

Oct 14, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries for a first down in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports / Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Already largely considered the best running back in college football this season, Ashton Jeanty added to his legend Saturday in Boise State's road victory at Georgia Southern.

Jeanty was the spark for the Broncos' performance, carrying 20 times for 267 yards and an astonishing six touchdowns. With that, he set new program single game records for rushing touchdowns and rushing yardage. His six touchdowns are also a new Mountain West Conference record.

✅ Record Set#HEI2MAN @AshtonJeanty2 sets the school record with his 6th rushing TD of the game

Also tied the @MountainWest record

Broncos 42
GS 37
13:17 | 4Q#BleedBlue | #BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/oXsIynq2oa
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) August 31, 2024

👀 #HEI2MAN x @AshtonJeanty2

📺 ESPNU#BleedBlue | #BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/IfgJCmTqku
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) August 31, 2024

Jeanty's touchdown runs came from distances of 77 yards, 75 yards, 26 yards, 5 yards, and twice from one yard out.

In addition to Jeanty's performance, the Bronco offense was also helped along by a supporting performance from true freshman Sire Gaines, who carried 12 times for 110 yards and a touchdown. Gaines also had 3 receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown.

The Broncos offense finished with 651 total yards. On the other side, the defense allowed 461 yards, allowing Georgia Southern to keep it a close contest throughout. As the Broncos continue their campaign for a spot in the College Football Playoff, some areas for improvement revealed themselves. The offensive rushing game, however, clearly isn't one of them.

Boise State continue their season on September 7 at #3 Oregon.

Published Aug 31, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.