Which is exactly what the data shows. You are arguing they are a major competitor without any evidence other than they are in a neighboring state and some guy from 10+ years ago.

Many CBers are against Boise because they jealous and don’t want the little guy to have a shot which is stupid considering our history. Or they know a BSU fan that was mean to them. Very few people know SMU or Indiana fans. We out recruited Boise as an Indy when they were going to BCS games and we will certainly out recruit them in the big 12 with NIL