BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State offense rolled up more than 600 yards and scored early and often, the defense pitched a shutout and special teams blocked a pair of punts.

Everything went the Broncos' way last night in a 58-0 drubbing of New Mexico State.

Just don't call it a perfect performance.

"I have a hard time using perfect," head coach Chris Petersen said after the Broncos (4-1, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference) sent a strong message in their league opener.

"The nice thing is though it was such a good performance. But there are some things out there to clean up. There always are. Our guys won't be patting themselves on the back too long," Petersen said.

Quarterback Taylor Tharp threw for a career-high four touchdown passes to three different receivers. Running back Ian Johnson notched 158 total yards and a touchdown.

And the defense, stung after giving up 526 passing yards to the Aggies last year, shut down New Mexico State's wide-open passing game, allowing just 89 total yards of offense and notching six sacks. Only once did the Aggies (3-3, 0-1) cross midfield in the first three quarters.

"We were embarrassed last year. We had a whole year to think about it," Bronco safety Marty Tadman said.