Boise State moved up one spot in the Coaches Poll after Saturday’s rollercoaster 46-45 home victory over Texas State.
The Week 9 AP Poll was also released on Sunday, and the Broncos (7-1, 4-0) remained at No. 20. Boise State was tied for No. 20 in last week’s poll with Northwestern.
Mountain West leader New Mexico entered the AP Poll for the first time this season at No. 22. The Lobos (7-1, 4-0 MWC) and Broncos are the top two contenders for the Group of Six’s automatic bid to the College Football Playoff.
Two other Group of Six teams received votes: UTSA (43) and Liberty (four).
Oregon State (5-3, 3-1), which earned 10 votes last week, did not get a vote after suffering a 38-22 loss at Fresno State (5-3, 2-2). The Broncos will host the Beavers on Nov. 14.
Boise State led 28-3 at halftime against Texas State before surrendering 36 consecutive points.…