The Broncos entered the bowl ranked # 7 in the BCS standings with an 11 -- 1 record , finishing second in the Mountain West Conference .
On 4 December 2011 , the Boise State Broncos accepted an invitation to represent the MWC .
The Boise State Broncos entered the bowl ranked # 7 in the BCS standings with an 11 -- 1 record , finishing second in the MWC     .
On 4 December 2011 , the Boise State Broncos accepted an invitation to represent the MWC .