Boise State Gets First Win, Defeating Weber State 24-7 WSU’s Next Opponent: Boise State At Pullman

Sun., Sept. 21, 1997

Associated Press

Junior Todd Belcastro kicked three field goals and the Boise State defense limited Weber State to 97 yards rushing as the Broncos defeated the Wildcats 24-7 in a non-conference game Saturday night.

Belcastro kicked field goals of 18 and 44 yards in the opening quarter and matched his personal best with a 47-yarder in the final quarter as Boise State posted its first victory under head coach Houston Nutt.

Belcastro’s first two field goals gave the Broncos a 6-0 lead before the Wildcats (1-2) responded with a 33-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Steve Buck to wide receiver Taurus McGhee for a short-lived 7-6 lead with 1:14 left in the opening period.

Boise State took a permanent lead just before halftime on a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Sparks to wide receiver Shaunard Harts, giving the Broncos a 13-7 lead.

Boise State (1-3) increased the lead to 21-7 on a 6-yard touchdown run by Gavin Reed.

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