BOISE, Idaho — This Day In Sports…December 5, 1981:

In its first trip ever to the Deep South, Boise State beats Jackson State, 19-7, in the first round of the Division I-AA playoffs. It was a year after the Broncos had won the I-AA national championship, and they were anxious to make another run after being edged out by Idaho State in a tiebreaker for the Big Sky title. The NCAA expanded the playoff field to eight teams in 1981, and Boise State, ranked No. 5 in the country, drew a trip to Mississippi.

Broncos quarterback Tim Klena guided an 81-yard touchdown drive on the first possession against the Tigers, but defense ruled the day from there, as Boise State forced five fumbles and grabbed one big pick. Future Pittsburgh Steeler and former Boise High star Rick Woods set a Broncos posts

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