Chris Petersen’s return to Boise as Washington coach will air on ESPN

Chris Petersen’s return to Boise State will happen on a Friday night. Boise State announced on Monday that its 2015 football season opener against Washington has been set for Friday, Sept. 4. The game will be broadcast by ESPN, but no start time has been set. The matchup will be Petersen’s first trip back to Boise since taking over as the head coach at Washington. Petersen compiled a 92-12 record and led Boise State to victories in two BCS bowl games before taking the job at Washington in December 2013. Petersen went 8-6 in his first year with the Huskies.

Associated Press