Sire Gaines News, Rumors, Updates - Boise State Broncos

Limited in Week 4 Gaines was limited coming into the Week 4 matchup against Air Force, head coach Spencer Danielson told B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News. He still finished with three carries for 34...

Impact Gaines was coming off a 14-98-1 line in the Week 2 matchup against East Washington. He was limited to three carries in this contest, and Danielson's words explained why he didn't have a big workload. It's unclear what kind of workload he'll have in Week 5 against Appalachian State on Saturday, Sep. 27.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Gaines tallied 14 rushes for 98 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his only target for 11 yards during Friday's 51-14 win over Eastern Washington.

Impact It was an encouraging showing from Gaines, who led the Broncos in carries while tallying his first touchdown of the year, an eight-yard scamper in the first quarter. While it does appear that Boise State will utilize a committee, with Dylan Riley and Malik Sherrod also seeing work, Gaines still looks to be the top option out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Gaines tallied 14 rushes for 98 yards and a touchdown and reeled in his only target for 11 yards during Friday's 51-14 win over Eastern Washington.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maddux Madsen leads Boise State to 51-14 romp over Eastern Washington

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Shares workload in loss Gaines posted nine rushes for 44 yards and gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 34-7 defeat to South Florida.

Impact While Gaines would ultimately lead the Broncos in rushing, he was out-carried 11-to-9 by Malik Sherrod, though neither back managed to get much going on the ground in a lopsided defeat. While it appears that Boise State will utilize a backfield committee to start the year, Gaines should be able to find more success next week against Eastern Washington.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter Gaines is listed as a co-starter for Boise State heading into Week 1 against South Florida.

Impact Gaines shares the top tailback spot on the depth chart with Malik Sherrod. It's going to take an army to replace the outlandish production of former Broncos' tailback Ashton Jeanty, and it appearss Boise may be taking a committee approach early in the season. However, college depth charts are also misleading to the point where Boise may have simply not decided on a full-time starter yet, or doesn't want to reveal who will take the majority of the carries. Either way, expect Gaines and Sherrod to see action against the Bulls.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

'Everything that he had, I want;' Boise State freshman running back on replacing Ashton Jeanty Sire Gaines practiced in full pads for the first time since last September on Monday. The talented running back exploded out of the chute fo...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Seen running in full pads Gaines (undisclosed) was seen running in full pads during Boise State's latest practice Monday, B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News reports.

Impact After beginning Boise State's fall camp with a minor ailment, it no longer looks to be a problem, considering Gaines is running with ease in practice. For 2025, Ashton Jeanty out of the Broncos' running back room means there are more opportunities to run with the ball. It looks like Gaines would have a first crack at them, having logged 20 carries for 156 yards (7.8 averaged per carry) and multiple all-purpose touchdowns before a knee injury prematurely ended his 2024 season.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined with minor ailment Gaines (undisclosed) has a minor soft tissue injury and isn't partaking early in Boise State's fall camp, per B.J. Rains of Bronco Nation News.

Impact Gaines isn't expected to be held out long, and his injury is reportedly separate from the knee issue that plagued him in 2024. In the meantime, his backup Malik Sherrod has reportedly impressed. Both figure to be a factor this year for the Broncos, but after a year as Ashton Jeanty's understudy, Gaines is set to take the reins for Boise.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking to be cleared by fall camp Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson is confident Gaines (lower body) will be back to full health by the start of fall camp, Bob Lundeberg of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Gaines suffered an unspecified lower-body injury after the first three games of last season, his true freshman year. The 6-foot ball carrier reaggravated the injury in the winter, and he hasn't appeared in spring ball. He should be primed to return in the fall, though, and he remains the top candidate for the RB1 position for the 2025 campaign alongside senior running back Malik Sherrod.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing early portions of spring Gaines (undisclosed) is out early in Boise State's spring practice period with an injury he suffered in-game last season, SI.com reports.

Impact Gaines ran for 156 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman last season behind the all-mighty Ashton Jeanty. He's set to compete to be Jeanty's successor in Boise, but he's limited early on and that won't help his case. Instead, the Broncos should be getting an extended look at Malik Sherrod and Jambres Dubar in his absence.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up vs. Penn State Gaines (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Penn State, Jay Tust of KTVB Channel 7 reports.

Impact Gaines hasn't seen any action since Week 4 due to a knee injury, and while he's unlikely to see much if any action Tuesday behind Ashton Jeanty, he'll add some depth to Boise State's backfield.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against UNLV Gaines (knee) won't play against the Runnin' Rebels in the Mountain West Championship, Shaun Goodwin of the Idaho Statesman reports.

Impact Gaines will miss his 10th straight game. The tailback hasn't played since Week 3. Jambres Dubar should continue to take carries behind the superstar tailback Ashton Jeanty in his stead.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Oregon State Gaines (knee) is out for Boise State's game Friday against Oregon State, Shaun Goodwin of the Idaho Statesman reports.

Impact Injuries have plagued Gaines' 2024 regular season, so much so that a once-promising campaign was significantly limited to three games. Perhaps he can log some postseason, but with Boise State in line to play big games, his availability for them looks slim or limited at best.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Wyoming Gaines (knee) won't play against Wyoming on Saturday night, B.J. Rains of the Idaho Press-Tribune reports.

Impact Gaines will now miss his eighth straight contest. He appeared in the team's first three games as a backup to Ashton Jeanty, but his knee injury has lingered since September. His final chance to play in the regular season will come on Nov. 29 against Oregon State.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Gaines (knee) is out for Saturday's game against San Jose State.

Impact Another week, another absence for Gaines, who hasn't seen the field since the Week 4 matchup against Portland State. With only two games left in the schedule, his next chance to feature will come against Wyoming on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Nevada Gaines (knee) will not appear in Saturday's game against Nevada, Shaun Goodwin of the Idaho Statesman reports.

Impact Gaines will remain sidelined Saturday as the Broncos take on the Wolfpack. The 6-foot freshman has not seen the field since Week 4 against Portland State.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. San Diego State Gaines (knee) won't play against San Diego State on Friday night, John Wustrow of the Idaho Press reports.

Impact Gaines will miss his fifth straight game. The true freshman tailback appeared in the first three contests of the season as a rotational backup, recording 20 carries for 156 yards and a score. Ashton Jeanty will obviously continue to lead the way in the Broncos' backfield, and he'll be backed up by either Jambres Dunbar (undisclosed) or Dylan Riley, depending on the former's availability.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Rebels Gaines (knee) sat out Boise State's game against UNLV on Friday night.

Impact Gaines hasn't played since Week 4 vs. Portland State. The true freshman logged 20 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown across three games. He remained sidelined against the Runnin' Rebels, however.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday game Gaines (knee) is out for Boise State's game Saturday at Hawaii, John Mallory of KTIK 95.3 FM The Ticket reports.

Impact Currently, Boise State's next game is scheduled to take place at UNLV on Oct. 25. Ideally for him and the 2024 Broncos, their last bye will be enough so that he can rest.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Gaines (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Utah State, Jay Tust of KTVB Channel 7 reports.

Impact Gaines will miss a second consecutive game, and there's no clear timetable as to when he might return to the gridiron. Gaines' next chance to play will come in Week 7 against Hawaii, and in the meantime, expect Jambres Dubar to receive more touches as Ashton Jeanty's backup in the backfield.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen in warm ups Gaines (knee) was not seen warming up prior to the game versus Washington State Saturday, Jay Tust of KTVB Channel 7 reports.

Impact Gaines is most likely out for this game which is dissapointing news for the freshman RB as he was looking to show more of the athleticism he put on display the last few weeks before injury. Look for Jambres Dubar to recieve more work as the immediate backup ballcarrier in his 2024 debut if Gaines is not available to take some of his workload.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be a GTD vs. Washington State Gaines (knee) will be a game-time decision this Saturday against Washington State, B.J. Rains of the Idaho Press-Tribune reports.

Impact Gaines left Boise State's clash with Portland State with a knee injury, and it appears it'll come down to the wire if the freshman will be able to play against the Cougars. He's logged 20 carries for 156 yards and a score this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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