Since playing in a conference for the first time in 1960 , the Broncos had never finished lower than fifth .
That had only happened three times in the 45 - year span of conference play prior to moving to Schott .
Since playing in a conference for the first time in 1960 , the Broncos had never finished lower than fifth , and that had only happened three times in the 45 - year span of conference play prior to moving to Schott .