Boise State was without 14 players due to COVID-19 protocols for Thursday night’s home game against Colorado State.
According to the school, nine players tested positive and five others are missing the game due to contact tracing.
Last Friday, the Broncos had four players sit out due to COVID-19 protocols for their 51-17 home loss against BYU.
Also, sophomore quarterback Hank Bachmeier started against Colorado State after missing the last two games due to unspecified reasons. Bachmeier started the season opener against Utah State and passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-13 victory.
Junior Jack Sears started Boise State’s past two games but suffered a head injury against BYU. He didn’t suit up versus the Rams.