Boise State Football Kicks Off Spring Practice with Scrimmage

Head Coach Spencer Danielson highlights standout players on offense and defense

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:36pm

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Boise State football held its first spring practice scrimmage, and head coach Spencer Danielson shared his thoughts on the team's performance. Danielson highlighted standout players on both the offensive and defensive lines, as well as at wide receiver. He emphasized the team's focus on playing fast, smart, and together as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

Boise State is looking to build on a successful 2025 campaign and make a push for a Mountain West Conference title in 2026. Danielson's comments provide insight into the team's progress and identify key players who could play important roles this fall.

The details

Danielson praised the play of edge rusher Jayden-Virgin Morgan, defensive tackle David Latu, and transfer Mikaio Edward on the defensive line. On offense, he highlighted the play of left tackle Tyler Ethridge, center Stewart Taufa, and wide receivers Rasean Jones and Akeem Wright. The head coach emphasized the team's mentality and competitiveness, noting the back-and-forth battles between the offensive and defensive lines.

  • Boise State held its first spring practice scrimmage on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Broncos will hold their annual spring game on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Albertsons Stadium.

The players

Spencer Danielson

Boise State head football coach who has placed an emphasis on playing fast, smart, and together this spring.

Jayden-Virgin Morgan

Boise State edge rusher who has had a strong spring practice according to Danielson.

Matt Wagner

Boise State tight end who has been engaged in a competitive battle with Jayden-Virgin Morgan during spring practice.

David Latu

Boise State defensive tackle who is healthy and having a good spring.

Mikaio Edward

Central Washington transfer who Danielson described as one of the most explosive players on the Boise State team.

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What they’re saying

“Are there going to be intricacies? Stopping the run, running the football, red zone touchdowns … absolutely. But I'm making sure that the mentality that we play with is there, because I learned that you can't fix that later on. We've got to get that right now, and that's what I'm really proud of.”

— Spencer Danielson, Head Coach

“Jayden-Virgin Morgan has had a really good spring. How he's trained through January, February, early March, how he's playing. He's playing at a high level. It's cool to see his leadership, but he's just playing really, really hard.”

— Spencer Danielson, Head Coach

What’s next

Boise State will hold its annual spring game on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Albertsons Stadium, giving fans a chance to see the team's progress firsthand.

The takeaway

Boise State's focus on developing the right mentality and intensity this spring could pay dividends as the Broncos look to build on their success and contend for a conference title in the 2026 season.