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San Diego State Aztecs kicker Gabriel Plascencia (11).

San Diego State Aztecs kicker Gabriel Plascencia (11).

Gabe Plascencia was about as automatic as it gets when he was the placekicker for the San Diego State Aztecs. The “Hefty Lefty,” as he was affectionately known

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Nov 8, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Aiden Flora (21) celebrates after he returns a punt for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Boise State Broncos running back Sire Gaines.

Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen.

San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. (5).

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Fresno State Bulldogs head coach Matt Entz.

Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones coach TJ Otzelberger watches game play during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

San Diego State Aztecs football.

Oct 3, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Lucky Sutton (7).

Boise State's Braxton Fely.

Spencer Danielson

Tim Brosnan, seen here at an MLB presser in 2011, is the latest entrant into college athletics’ quiet factional war.

Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) grabs a rebound against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

San Diego State Aztecs football team.

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Elijah Mahi (8) dribbles the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Emmanuel Innocenti (5) during the second half at Orleans Arena

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

Boise State's Dylan Riley

Iowa State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit talks to media during the football defensive coaches media opportunity at the university’s Stark Athletic center on Feb. 13, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson.

Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Rutgers Scarlet Knights helmet during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Maddux Madsen

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images