Boise State will have three former players participating in the NFL conference championships this Sunday. JL Skinner and the Denver Broncos will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, while DeMarcus Lawrence and George Holani with the Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. This marks the second consecutive year both conference title games include former Broncos players. Last year, the representation included John Bates and Jeremy McNichols on the Washington Commanders and Khalil Shakir on the Buffalo Bills. The matchups are set to showcase Boise State’s talent on a national stage.

By the Numbers
  • JL Skinner recorded a career-high two tackles in Denver’s 33-30 overtime playoff win against the Buffalo Bills.
  • DeMarcus Lawrence made three tackles, one sack, and forced two fumbles in Seattle's 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
State of Play
  • Denver has advanced to the AFC Championship for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50 in 2015.
  • Seattle will be making their first appearance in the NFC Championship since their Super Bowl XLIX run in 2014.
What's Next

Both teams will look to secure their places in the Super Bowl, with the Broncos aiming for their first AFC title since 2016 and the Seahawks looking for their first NFC title since 2014. Upcoming performances by Skinner and Lawrence could significantly impact their teams' success in these pivotal matchups.

Bottom Line

Boise State alumni are poised to influence the outcome of both conference championships, with key contributions expected from Skinner and Lawrence. Their performances could mark a historic moment for Boise State in professional football.