Boise State men's basketball team is preparing to face first-place Utah State after a narrow 86-83 overtime loss to UNLV, despite leading by 23 points at one stage. Coach Leon Rice emphasized the team's resilience, noting that one loss doesn't define their progress, as the Broncos aim to bounce back in Logan, Utah, where Utah State currently leads the Mountain West standings with a 22-3 record. Utah State has a remarkable coaching history, maintaining consistent success with six 20-win seasons in seven years under various coaches, including Jerrod Calhoun, who is now in his second year and has the Aggies in first place. The upcoming game is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. MST, broadcast live on FS1, with streaming options available through platforms like DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling, which offer free trials. The betting odds favor Utah State by 9.5 points, with an over/under of 152.5. Boise State has six regular-season games remaining before the Mountain West Tournament. Boise State's previous encounter with Utah State on January 10 resulted in a 93-68 loss, part of a four-game losing streak. However, Utah State has since won seven straight games, including a dominant 99-75 victory over Memphis. The team is known for its aggressive scoring, even late in games, which has drawn criticism from opposing coaches. In other sports news, Boise State football has added Chris Strausser as Senior Offensive Analyst, focusing on offensive line strategies. The Pac-12 schedule for Boise State is considered one of the easiest, with strategic game sequencing. Additionally, Klint Kubiak is emerging as a promising offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, and there are discussions about Sacramento State's controversial move to the MAC, which has raised questions about its economic impact. Local athletes like Jaelin Kauf have earned Olympic medals, claiming two silver medals in moguls, with ties to Idaho and Wyoming. The Idaho Steelheads are playing without their top scorer Brendan Hoffman, who was called up to the AHL. College of Idaho is competing in the Cascade Conference tournament, aiming for a 20-win season. This day in sports history marks NFL great Jared Allen's retirement after a distinguished 12-year career with numerous accolades.