BOISE -- The Boise State Broncos proved their spot at the big kids' table Monday night when they beat Virginia Tech by three points in the final minute of their season opener.
The win against Virginia Tech has got the nation talking.
Do the Broncos deserve to be in the national championship game if BSU wins its' remaining games and finishes undefeated? The 33-30 win doesn't put them there, but the threat is more likely.
The headlines on most sports pages reflect the underdog's big win, and give them credit as a non-BCS team coming out on top as they fight their way to the national championship game.
If worldwide trending topics on Twitter are any indication, the Broncos are all the buzz. BCS, Virginia Tech, Boise, and quarterback Kellen Moore were some of the most talked about topics Tuesday morning as people woke up with Bronco fever.
Monday night, ESPN College Football Analyst, Kirk Herbstreit was even tweeting the Broncos' praises, "Boise State for the W. Kellen Moore + team more than proved themselves tonight. BCS buster? I certainly think so." And Tuesday morning, he continued, "Boise deserves to be in the BCS discussion. It's all about style points for the blue and orange. And hats off to VaTech for a heck of a game."
When asked if he thinks the Broncos gained anymore fans nationally from their win against the Hokies, Moore, says he 'doesn't know, and he doesn't care' but beating a team like that, should earn them a little respect, "I think you should gain a little respect beating Virginia Tech out here. Playing a road game, having a heck of a game with them, fighting back and forth, it's an exciting game for us."
ESPN announced the big win over Virginia Tech is an instant classic. The game will be replayed at 6 p.m. MDT on ESPN Classic Tuesday night.
The conversation won't end with the Broncos' Labor Day win. The USA Today weekly coaches poll released Tuesday afternoon ranked the Broncos third, jumping them up two spots from where they sat at number five before. This is the poll that helps to determine where the Broncos' stand when it comes to the BCS.
The Broncos' also remain at 3rd in the Associated Press Regular Season Poll. They received seven first-place votes to hold their spot, just behind Number one Alabama, and Number two, Ohio State.
So what do you think?
