McNichols powers No. 24 Boise State past Utah State, 21-10

BOISE, Idaho -- Boise State has a long way to go if it wants to crash the New Year's Six bowl party, but the Broncos did what they needed to do Saturday night to check off another win and keep its early-season momentum rolling. Jeremy McNichols accounted for 226 all-purpose yards, including 132 yards rushing and a 61-yard touchdown reception, to lead No. 24 Boise State to a 21-10 victory over Utah State. "Having (McNichols) on the field is fantastic," Boise State quarterback Brett Rypien said. "He can do so many different things because he's strong in a lot of different areas." McNichols' offensive prowess was on full display Saturday night, but he was almost overshadowed by wide receiver Cedrick Wilson . Wilson threw a touchdown pass to McNichols and hauled in a 36-yard touchdown pass from Rypien.