flat and Boise amped up. That significantly decreased our chances of converting. Additionally, our O-Line had proven to be unreliable already at that point in the game. Boise had big time momentum going from the turnovers on the previous 2 drives. Our chances of picking up that 2 were not great, and failing to get them would leave Boise 10 yards out of field goal range and not too far to score a touchdown.

They were virtually guaranteed at least 3 points if we failed. Their odds of scoring if we punt were very low. They didn't really drive the length of the field on us. Add all of that on to Boise getting the ball after half to potentially widen their lead further make the risks far too great.