Boise State players took to ‘The Blue’ Saturday sporting new, custom helmets to face-off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Bronocs secured the win, 47-17.
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Boise State debuts custom Idaho-themed helmets at Albertsons Stadium
The helmets, which feature landmarks like Albertsons Stadium, the Idaho State Capitol, the foothills and Boise’s “City of Trees,” were handcrafted by Nebraska artist Armando Villarreal.
“When you get out onto the field and see the players wearing them – it’s emotional,” Villarreal said…