It's been a big year for Boise State athletics and the stage is set to make it even bigger.

Basketball fans nationwide wait all year long for what is often dubbed the greatest sporting event on Earth: March Madness.

Boise State men's basketball has been in two consecutive tournaments and is looking to make it three--but they're going to need to win this week with a lot of eyeballs on them.

Announced this morning, the game set to be held right here in Boise against Utah State is one of the most anticipated in the entire country!

You can see the ranking of Boise State's big matchup, below:

If you don't follow college basketball religiously, the name Andy Katz may not mean a ton to you--but Bronco fans should know: Andy Katz is a big deal! His weekly breakdown of games and rankings garner thousands of views, he's an expert when it comes to bracketology, and to be on his radar is an honor!

So--what's the scoop on this week's game?

Being there isn't going to be convenient--fans need to set that aside, however!

Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday-- at Extra Mile Arena against the highly touted Utah State University. Without a loud area, it's going to be a tough game to win. Last time these two teams played, the Broncos lost by just 2 points!

March is almost here and a win for Boise State could carry SERIOUS implications for another consecutive appearance in the March Madness tournament!