Boise, Idaho ? Jared Zabransky, Ian Johnson and the undefeated Boise State Broncos put on quite a show for the bowl representatives at Bronco Stadium.

With Zabransky’s efficient passing and Johnson’s nose for the end zone, the No. 14 Broncos dominated Fresno State, 45-21, on a national stage Wednesday night.

Zabransky managed the Broncos’ potent offense, matching a season high with three touchdowns passes, and Johnson increased his TD total to 20 – tops in the country.

With representatives from the Fiesta, Sugar and Orange bowls in attendance, the Broncos (9-0, 5-0 WAC) were overpowering for three quarters, then Johnson finished off the Bulldogs (1-7, 1-3) with an impressive final drive.

“We know these are statement games,” Johnson said. “We don’t prepare any different, but we have those little things in the back of our minds that say ‘hey, we’ve got to make a statement. This is a big time thing.”‘

The Broncos were ranked 14th in this week’s BCS standings, and need to finish in the top 12 of the final poll to become the second team from a non-BCS conference to land a berth in one of the big-money bowl games.

“We know what we need to focus on and that’s taking it one game at a time,” Zabransky said. “If we do that we know the BCS thing will come.”

Fresno State's Paul Williams (1) is stopped by a swarm of Boise State players during the second half. Boise State rolled to a 45-21 victory Wednesday in Boise, Idaho.

Overshadowed much of the season by Johnson – the national leader in touchdowns – Zabransky directed the Broncos to scores on three consecutive possessions in the first half. He also led scoring drives the first two times Boise State had the ball in the second half.

Take away a kneel-down on the last play of the first half, and Boise State reached the end zone on five straight possessions, outscoring Fresno State 35-0 during the stretch. Zabransky completed 19 of 25 passes for 180 yards and added another 57 yards rushing.

“We’ve got to continually stay on him about running the football,” coach Chris Petersen said. “He’s such a fast runner, that I think he thinks he’s going to get more credit for throwing the ball instead of running it. But it’s very tough on defenses when he takes off and runs.”

It also opens up more opportunities for Johnson. Contained to mostly five- and six-yard gains, Johnson busted a 32-yard run down to the Fresno State two midway through the fourth quarter, carrying defenders the final 10 yards. He capped the drive with a two-yard plunge, his 20th touchdown of the season.

Johnson also scored from three yards in the second quarter and had 24 carries.