Among athletes, it’s common to gain motivation through external factors — roaring crowds, glistening trophies and impressive conference titles. This year, Boise State’s punter will have a new reason to play hard.
Oscar Doyle, a native of Brisbane, Australia, plans to donate $50 to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital for every punt landed inside the 20-yard line throughout the 2026 football season.
“Oscar Doyle’s generosity goes far beyond the football field … he’s making a real difference in our community,” Special Events Manager for St. Luke’s Foundation Jenna Rawdon said. “St. Luke’s Children’s cares for kids and families facing some of life’s most challenging moments, and support from advocates like Oscar helps ensure they have access to the exceptional care, resources, and services they depend on.”
After witnessing his two cousins battle Leukemia and a brain tumor he became motivated to help those in Idaho living through similar childhood struggles.
“Last year, I think every time I went out there to punt, I wanted there to be a bigger reason for it and have a bigger meaning to it,” Doyle said.
Doyle originally announced the project by visiting St. Luke’s Children Hospital in mid-August. He wore his signature ‘37’ jersey as he handed out signed Boise State footballs to the young patients.
“I got to kind of see what those families had to go through on a daily basis for years,” Doyle said. “Having to watch that made me realize maybe this year I could do something bigger than myself and get out of my comfort zone.”
Last season, Doyle saw 17 of his 56 punts land inside the 20. If he matches this number, $850 would go straight to children at St. Luke’s.
“Impacting their lives would mean the world to me,” Doyle said. “Anything that could help them get through treatments.”
In recent years, Boise State has seen an increase in student-athletes stepping up to impact the community.
Offensive tackle Kage Casey made a difference last year by pledging a $300 donation to the Boise Rescue Mission for every pancake block recorded. Doyle said this helped him consider how he could turn his achievements on the field into more than just a statistic. He hopes to inspire future Broncos to pay it forward just as Casey inspired him.
“The fact that they’re putting others before themselves,” Jeremiah Dickey said. “That makes me very proud as the athletic director here and I know it makes Spencer Danielson and others proud of how our student-athletes are representing … It’s just part of being a Bronco.”
The journey from never playing a snap of American football to playing at the Division I level is not something Doyle took for granted.
Doyle’s path began when he moved from Australia to Seattle in high school. After graduating, the Aussie attended punting school, where he discovered his love for American football.
Doyle sent film to coaches around the country, before accepting an offer from Weber State.
The punter saw action in all 12 games and launched 47 punts for 2,089 yards. The performance earned him FCS Punter of the Year Semifinalist and Big Sky Academic All-Conference honors. His 44.4-yard average per punt landed him 4th in program history before entering the transfer portal in April 2025.
Within nine days, Doyle made his decision to become a Bronco, where he developed a new level of gratitude for Bronco Nation.
“Not only am I chasing the goal of getting it inside the 10 and inside the 20, but I’m also doing it for the [children] too,” Doyle said. “I’m just forever grateful for this place, and I can’t wait to give back to the community because they’ve given me so much.”
As the season begins, Doyle gives the Broncos a reason to cheer as the punt team takes the field. Every kick within the 20 is a small victory for the team and a bigger win for the children at St. Luke’s.
