Boise State Wide receiver Latrell Caples posed a theory about the game plans the Broncos have come up with this season.

From Caples’ perspective, opposing teams have spent a considerable amount of energy trying to implement methods they hope will slow down the running back. Ashton Jeanty. While defensive coordinators are certainly focused on Jeanty, the receiver believes teams are also attracted to the opportunity to thwart the running back’s Heisman Trophy dreams.

“We’re playing against conference teams,” Caples said. “They’re trying to leave things up in the air a little bit and keep Ashton from winning the Heisman. All in all, we’re trying to win the game, so we’re out there winning it by executing our fundamentals at a higher level.” of what they are.”

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November 1, 2024; Boise, Idaho, United States; Boise State Broncos wide receiver Latrell Caples (3) celebrates during the first quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)

Jeanty is in the midst of one of the most productive seasons in recent memory. college football history. Jeanty has accumulated 1,525 rushing yards on 190 carries in eight games so far this season.

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It also remains possible that Jeanty could surpass Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record of 2,628 yards. Sanders set the mark in 1988, which was his final season in Oklahoma State. Sanders won the Heisman Trophy in 1988 and was the third overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) avoids the diving tackle attempt of Washington State defensive back Tanner Moku (32) in the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday September 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Caples noted that rival teams are selling out in a way that leads him to believe that winning the actual football game is not the first priority. The receiver cited the number of players coaches are deploying in the box in an effort to hinder the running game.

“I mean, they’re not trying to win, so I’d say yes,” Caples said. “You can’t win by putting nine people in the box every play.”

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) slides by UCLA Bruins linebacker Darius Muasau (53) during the first quarter of the Starco Brands LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)

Caples seems to benefit from the increased attention Jeanty is receiving. He led the team with 90 yards receiving and had three touchdowns in last week’s 56-24 win over San Diego State.

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Boise State enters Week 11 in first place in the Mountain West Conference standings. The No. 12 Broncos host Nevada on November 9.

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