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The Boise State Broncos (3-3) visit the Colorado State Rams (2-3) on Saturday at 9:45 PM ET, in a battle between a pair of the best offensive players in college football in Ashton Jeanty and Tory Horton.
The Broncos are solid favorites (-7.5) in their game versus the Rams, with the over/under being 61 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Broncos are -304 and the Rams are +240.)
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Game Info for Boise State vs. Colorado State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Stadium: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -7.5 | -107 | -113 | 61 | -110 | -110 | -304 | +240 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Boise State has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 7.5 points or more this season (0-0-1).
- Four of Boise State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (80%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- With 432.8 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Boise State has been forced to rely on its 41st-ranked offense (432.3 yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Boise State ranks 69th in scoring offense (29.7 points per game) and 105th in scoring defense (30.8 points allowed per game) this year.
- With 295.2 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS, Boise State has been forced to rely on their 57th-ranked passing offense (250.7 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Boise State ranks 40th in run offense (181.7 rushing yards per game) and 65th in run defense (137.7 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, Boise State ranks 38th in the FBS with a 44.3% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 89th in third-down percentage allowed (137.7).
- Boise State owns the 91st-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing seven turnovers (81st in the FBS) while turning it over nine times (82nd in the FBS).
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Boise State so far this season. He has 1,013 passing yards, completing 52.5% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 219 yards (36.5 ypg) on 40 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Jeanty has compiled 656 rushing yards on 120 carries, scoring eight touchdowns. He’s also added 354 yards (59 per game) on 25 catches with four touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister has hauled in 30 receptions for 596 yards (99.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Stefan Cobbs has a total of 194 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 19 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein paces the team with four sacks, and also has five TFL and 21 tackles.
- Boise State’s leading tackler, Marco Notarainni, has 40 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Alexander Teubner has a team-leading one interception to go along with 17 tackles and one pass defended.
Colorado State Betting Insights
- Colorado State has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this season.
- Colorado State is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Colorado State’s four games with a set total, the two teams combined to hit the over.
Colorado State Pick Insights
- Colorado State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 478.4 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 47th with 428 total yards per contest.
- Colorado State ranks 57th in points per game (31), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with 36 points allowed per contest.
- Colorado State ranks worst in passing yards allowed per game (333), but at least it has been getting things done on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in passing yards per contest (352.2).
- Colorado State’s running game has been sputtering, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 75.8 rushing yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 145.4 rushing yards per contest (80th-ranked).
- Colorado State has been struggling on third down, ranking 15th-worst with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting a 42.1% third-down rate (53rd-ranked).
- Colorado State has struggled in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -4 is 22nd-worst in the FBS.
Colorado State’s Best Players
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has put up 1,585 passing yards, or 317 per game, so far this season. He has completed 64.8% of his passes and has recorded 11 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
- Kobe Johnson has rushed 44 times for 128 yards, with one touchdown.
- Avery Morrow has collected 100 yards (on 36 attempts).
- Horton paces his squad with 560 receiving yards on 48 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Dallin Holker has caught 32 passes and compiled 412 receiving yards (82.4 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Justus Ross-Simmons’ 36 targets have resulted in 20 grabs for 301 yards and one touchdown.
- Mohamed Kamara has collected 8.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording eight TFL and 20 tackles.
- Jack Howell, Colorado State’s tackle leader, has 30 tackles and one interception this year.
- Dom Jones has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.
