Against Boise State, WSU missed 26 tackles. Jeanty forced 17 on his own. The Cougs’ leading culprits included safety Adrian Wilson and linebacker Kyle Thornton (both with five), cornerback Ethan O’Connor and safety Tanner Moku (both with three), plus linemen Bryson Lamb and David Gusta and edge Syrus Webster, who totaled two missed tackles apiece.

Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty tore through WSU for 259 rushing yards and four touchdowns Saturday in a 45-24 loss for the Cougars.

David v. Goliath is a great story, but sometimes, Goliath wins. That was the case Saturday as Ashton Jeanty, Boise State’s Heisman hopeful running back ran all over the WSU (4-1) defense in a 45-24 loss to the Broncos (3-1).