BOISE (Stateman of Idaho) On the first day of autumn camp, Jambres Breezy Dubar was eager to get started.
What he anticipated would be a good sophomore campaign in 2024 was ruined by persistent lower-body problems. It was time to demonstrate his abilities after spending the entire offseason getting back to full condition behind the closed doors of the Bleymaier Football Center.
Dubar then went down minutes into the first day of camp in late July, and trainers soon swarmed him. The junior running back would return to solo workouts on August 7 after spending about two weeks off the field.
Dubar told reporters Monday that he was first angry while donning a heavy gray medical boot, which he described as a precaution. After Dubar resumed his training, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson only stated that he had sustained a soft tissue injury.
But I moved on,” Dubar added. You just need to lock onto it because you’ll have to persevere through a lot of hardship.
Due to the Broncos’ heavy reliance on Ashton Jeanty, a future NFL first-round choice who carried for the second-most yards in a season in NCAA history, Dubar’s touches would not have been numerous in 2024. However, he might have been a useful backup.
Dubar has a lot more playing time to contend with in 2025 now that the Las Vegas Raiders have a generational talent like Jeanty.
The only running back older than Dubar on the team is Malik Sherrod, a sixth-year player who transferred from Fresno State. With the exception of redshirt junior Seth Knothe, who switched from linebacker to backfield during the winter, Dubar has the longest stay of any Bronco in the running back room. Due to the impact that Sherrod and redshirt freshman Sire Gaines have had on the position, Dubar appeared to be forgotten this summer as a result of the injury.
Danielson, however, remains optimistic about Dubar, pointing out last week that he might play a significant role on special teams and offense.
Naturally, Dubar needs to maintain his health. And he is aware of his options in that situation.
He cited his rookie year on Monday, in which he amassed 335 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 62 carries. In 2024’s injury-plagued season, he had 25 carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard performance against Utah State.
“You all saw what I could do in my freshman year,” Dubar remarked. I was a little hurt just by being hurt (my sophomore year). However, I’m back to attempting to prove myself this year, simply to show that I am who I claim to be.
Latrell Caples, a sixth-year wide receiver, said on Monday that Dubar is improving daily and has shown promise in finding his way through holes and jump-cutting.
Dubar stated that he is certain he will receive shots in 2025. Sherrod will return kicks and punts, and Dylan Riley, a sophomore running back, will also be used on special teams, he announced on Monday. Dubar stated in April that he and Gaines want to each get 1,000 running yards.
They will find it difficult to handle all of the repetitions. Therefore, it will be given to everyone, Dubar stated. This year, everyone will be able to see the field.
