This has the makings of a high-scoring affair as the Boise State Broncos (4-1) play the Colorado State Rams (2-3). Players to watch in this matchup are the MWC’s second-leading passer, Nick Stevens (1,129 yards, 10 TDs), and the third-leading passer, Brett Rypien (718 yards, 6 TDs). It’s been a rough season for Colorado State and it hasn’t gotten any better as of late, having lost three of its last four. Players will take the field Saturday, Oct 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET and the game will air on CBSS.
Colorado State fell to Utah State 33-18 last week. Rashard Higgins had a big game in the loss, totaling 10 receptions for 114 yards and one TD. Xavier Williams added 71 receiving yards on four receptions. Boise State is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it cruised past Hawaii 55-0. Brett Rypien had an outstanding performance throwing the ball for the Broncos, completing 19 of 25 passes for 271 yards and three TDs. Chaz Anderson had a big game as well, totaling 95 receiving yards and a TD on five receptions.
Boise State is a 12-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable.
Heading into Week 6 of the college football season, the Rams are 2-3 for both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS). The Rams may rely on Boise State’s special teams as a means for extra yardage in this week’s clash. Out of all teams, the Broncos are at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to return yards given up, with 116.6 allowed per game.
On the other side, the Broncos have a record of 3-2 ATS and 4-1 SU. The Broncos like to keep the ball on the ground. On average, they run 46.4 times per game. Shifting to the other side of the ball, the Boise State defense can dominate if it takes advantage of some favorable matchups. The Boise State defense has allowed just 51.8 yards per game this season, second in the nation. The Rams need to hold onto the ball if they want a shot against the turnover-minded Broncos. The Boise State defense generates 2.6 turnovers per game, 10th in the country. The Broncos have a habit of pouring it on before they go into halftime. They average 13.4 points during the second quarter, ranking 13th in Division I.
Predictions: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State
Notes
Colorado State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Colorado State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
Colorado State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
Colorado State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home.
Boise State is 4-1 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Colorado State is 2-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
According to overall FBS team rankings, Boise State is rated higher in the ground game on both sides of the ball. Its 45th-ranked rushing attack will face the 99th-ranked run defense of Colorado State, while its second-ranked run defense will look to contain the 59th-ranked rushing game of the Rams.
