BYU quarterback Zach Wilson once was intent on winning lots of games on the blue turf in Boise.

Now the star junior’s goal is to lead the Cougars to their first-ever win in six visits to Boise State when No. 9 BYU faces the No. 21 Broncos on Friday night.

Wilson committed to play at Boise State in June 2017 but reneged on his pledge six months later when schools such as BYU and Iowa made late offers. He chose the Cougars and rapidly moved up the depth chart, becoming the starter during his freshman season.

Two years later, he is soaring up the list of top college quarterbacks, and some draft experts have him as a top-10 overall pick if he should enter the NFL draft after this season.

Wilson regularly earns raves for his stellar accuracy — on long throws as well as short and medium range — as he