Broncos defeated Memphis last weekend, 38-20 Riley ran for a career-high 206 yards…
Boise State · MemphisHe also had two receptions for 11 yards. "Dylan broke tackles a year ago, but more times than not it was space tackles where he's so explosive, he makes a cut and (a tackler misses)," Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson said during Monday's press conference .
"Now, he's breaking arm tackles consistently. He's running through arm tackles, he's making the hard runs.
He made a lot of guys miss, and then we know he's got that top gear and can take it the distance." Boise State has its first two individual awards in the Pac-12 .
Riley received two Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week honors last year with an MWC Freshman of the Week nod in 2024. On his first career punt return against Memphis, Bates outran the defense for a 72-yard third-quarter touchdown.
KEY POINTS
- Broncos defeated Memphis last weekend, 38-20 Riley ran for a career-high 206 yards on 19 carries-including a 71-yard burst-last weekend in Boise State's 38-20 home victory over Memphis.
- Riley led the Broncos last season with 1,125 rushing yards and improved his strength during the offseason.
- Broncos defeated Memphis last weekend, 38-20
- Junior running back Dylan Riley was voted Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week while wide receiver Cam Bates earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors, the conference announced on Monday.