The most challenging stretch of Boise States season comes just as the Broncos have returned to the rankings.Four games in just 20 days await the 24th-ranked Broncos, beginning with Saturday nights matchup against Utah State.Hosting the Aggies is the start of a hectic stretch that will largely determine whether Boise State (3-0) is in the conversation for a major bowl game at the end of the season. After hosting Utah State, the Broncos play at New Mexico next Friday; host Colorado State on Oct. 15 and five days later host BYU.Following its successful run through two Pac-12 schools, knocking off Washington State 31-28 and last week winning handily at Oregon State 38-24, Boise State is back to being focused on the Mountain West Conference.Thats what these three games have been about is getting into Mountain West play and we certainly start with a very good team, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said.And there could be no better opponent for Boise State to start with than the one that a year ago handed the Broncos their most lopsided loss in conference play since 2001.That was last years team. That was last years group that played in that game. This is a different team, different group, Harsin said. Certainly guys played in that game but its a completely different team and all you can do is go back and learn from it and say that doesnt really apply to what were doing right now. You certainly dont want to see that repeated. You learn from it and you move forward.Utah States 52-26 romp in Logan last October was a dozen years in the making, snapping Boise States 12-game winning streak over the Aggies. Utah State (2-2, 0-1) forced eight turnovers, scored 21 points during an 85-second span, and handed the Broncos their worst setback in a conference game since a 2001 loss to Rice when they were in the WAC.If we wouldve taken a loss to Boise State last year, I would take it personally. So, I would hope that they would, too, Utah State wide receiver Andrew Rodriguez said. But any game, especially going there and playing them, its going to be an interesting situation. Its going to be a privilege to play there and I hope its going to be a great game.Here are things to look for when Boise State plays its first game as a ranked team since mid-October of last season:JEREMY SPOKE: Boise State running back Jeremy McNichols is coming off the best game of his career with 208 yards rushing and four total touchdowns last week against Oregon State. It was McNichols second straight 100-yard game after a slow start in the season opener against Louisiana.McNichols missed last years game at Utah State due to injuries.I think we missed him in the pass game and running the football, too. ... When one of your better players isnt in, that shows up, Harsin said.TURNOVER PARTY: Utah State would love to replicate what it did last year against Boise State, forcing a school record-tying eight turnovers. The Aggies forced five fumbles and had three interceptions after Boise State entered that game with just six turnovers on the season.This season, Boise State has committed five turnovers in four games.LEARNING PROCESS: Brett Rypien was far better protecting the football against Oregon State after some lax moments in the victory over Washington State. Rypien was 19 of 36 for 215 yards and a touchdown against the Beavers. In his start versus Washington State, Rypien threw three interceptions, including two in the fourth quarter that gave the Cougars a chance to rally.INJURY CONCERNS: Utah State could be down two of its top players due to injuries, one on each side of the ball. Running back Devante Mays had just two carries last week against Air Force before aggravating an existing leg injury. Safety Dallin Leavitt injured his ankle in the third quarter against the Falcons.Mays is the Aggies leading rusher, but most of his yards came in the opener against Weber State when he rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Miller Gear . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. Jason Chimera Gear . James, who turned 29 on Monday, injured his groin Friday during the Heats overtime loss at Sacramento. He sat out the following game, a 108-107 win Saturday in Portland, before coming back to help send the Nuggets to their seventh consecutive loss. http://www.anaheimducksgear.com/j-t-brown-gear/ . Andreas Johnson had a goal and two assists while Jacob de la Rose also scored for Sweden (2-0-0). Esa Lindell and Rasmus Ristolainen replied for Finland (1-1-0) Lindell opened the scoring for Finland just 41 seconds into the game, but the hosts quickly regained their composure and tied the score less than four minutes later on Wennbergs first of the game. Kevin Bieksa Gear . Rob Manfred, baseballs chief operating officer, testified last week during the grievance filed by the players union to overturn Rodriguezs 211-game suspension. A person familiar with the hearing, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press on Saturday that Manfred testified the sport wasnt concerned whether Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to minors because MLBs interest was his relationship with players under investigation. Sam Steel Gear . Its an influence in football and a big part of the game. Tim Cahill has brought success to Melbourne City at long last, scoring the only goal of the FFA Cup final against Sydney FC as the A-League upstarts claimed the first trophy in their seven-year history.Cahill headed home Ivan Franjics cross on 53 minutes to earn City the prize before hobbling off with a knee injury shortly after.Transformed by the millions provided by cashed-up owners City Football Group, the triumph showed the sleeping giants of Australian football have woken up.City were right up for the AAMI Park decider, played between the A-Leagues top two sides in front of a record FFA Cup crowd of 18,751 on Wednesday night.Coach John van t Schips ambitious attacking football came with a ruthless streak.Within minutes of an impeccably-observed silence to honour the victims of the Colombian plane crash that killed an entire Brazilian football team, the battle was on.Citys Luke Brattan brought the fight, scything down Michael Zullo in front of an outraged Sydney bench.Despite Milos Ninkovic shoving Fernando Brandan to the ground in a near 20-man melee, Brattan was the only man carded.The heat remained after the brawl, with 10 fouls in the opening 15 minutes.Sydney FC were getting into dangerous spaces but were unable to cut through.Graham Arnolds side ended the half with 18 balls into Citys penalty box, but only one shot - to the menacing Bobo.Bruno Fornaroli looked the man most likely to create something for City, and teed up Brandan only for the Argentinian to volley wide.After the break, the 36-year-old struck.Franjics perfect delivery provideed the platform, and Cahill rose in his indomitable style, freeing himself of marker Matt Jurman to head past Danny Vukovic.ddddddddddddHe didnt last much longer.Cahill appeared to hyperextend his left knee under the weight of Josh Brillantes tackle from behind, lasting just a few more minutes before requiring a substitution.I think Ill be alright, he said after the match, Ill patch myself up and try and go again on the weekend.My feelings are amazing.This was not just another game. This was everything.Van t Schip paid tribute to his super striker.Tim this evening was fighting, he was not even playing one of his best games but you know that he has moment that in him, he said.The moment he had to be there, he was there.If you win, you have to celebrate ... so well have a drink and well have a laugh.The Sky Blues - playing without key defender Alex Wilkinson (virus) - chased the game and had their moments.Bobos header required a goal-line clearance from Michael Jaksobsen, while Osama Maliks injury-time tumble with Alex Brosque might have brought a late free kick.It wasnt to be for Graham Arnolds side, which must wait at least six months longer to break their own seven-year trophy drought.Arnold suggested he knew his fate when Cahills header went in, saying that was an occasion where the headlines were written yesterday.It was an even contest and youve got to congratulate Melbourne City on winning their first trophy, he said. 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