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Star player Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos (4-4) face the Fresno State Bulldogs (7-1) on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, at Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field.
The Bulldogs are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), versus the Broncos. The over/under for this matchup is 55 points.
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Game Info for Fresno State vs. Boise State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Fresno, California
- Stadium: Bulldog Stadium at Jim Sweeney Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | -3 | -107 | -113 | 55 | -110 | -110 | -155 | +131 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- Fresno State has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Fresno State has a 2-4 record against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Fresno State’s seven games with a set total.
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State is averaging 402.6 yards per game on offense, which ranks 59th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs rank 41st, surrendering 341.4 yards per contest.
- Fresno State is putting up 33.6 points per game on offense this season (29th in the FBS), and is giving up 20.6 points per game (34th) on defense.
- On offense, Fresno State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 14th-best in the FBS by compiling 295.8 per game. The Bulldogs rank 61st on defense (221.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- While Fresno State’s run defense ranks 36th with 119.6 rushing yards allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 18th-worst (106.9 rushing yards per game).
- Fresno State sports the 49th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (36.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better offensively, ranking 10th-best with a 50.0% third-down conversion rate.
- Fresno State owns the second-best turnover margin in college football at +11, forcing 18 turnovers (third in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (14th in the FBS).
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has thrown for 1,938 yards (242.3 ypg) to lead Fresno State, completing 68.1% of his passes and collecting 19 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
- Malik Sherrod has racked up 488 yards on 88 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner.
- Elijah Gilliam has carried the ball 81 times for 324 yards (40.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Erik Brooks’ leads his squad with 565 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 41 receptions (out of 60 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has put together a 489-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 41 passes on 64 targets.
- Jaelen Gill has been the target of 46 passes and compiled 36 receptions for 377 yards, an average of 47.1 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone five times through the air this season.
- Jacob Holmes has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and 10 tackles.
- Fresno State’s top-tackler, Dean Clark, has 47 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
- Carlton Johnson has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 29 tackles and four passes defended.
Boise State Betting Insights
- Boise State is 2-3-2 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, the Broncos are 1-1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Boise State’s seven games with a set total.
Boise State Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Boise State is compiling 427.4 total yards per game (42nd-ranked). It ranks 85th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (388.8 total yards surrendered per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Boise State is posting 30.0 points per contest (56th-ranked). It ranks 87th in the FBS defensively (27.9 points allowed per game).
- Boise State has been struggling in pass defense, ranking ninth-worst with 276.9 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on offense, putting up 232.3 passing yards per contest (62nd-ranked).
- Boise State’s run defense ranks 27th in the FBS with 111.9 rushing yards allowed per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 21st-best by compiling 195.1 rushing yards per contest.
- Boise State’s third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with a 45.2% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is ceding a 37.4% third-down rate, which ranks 70th.
- Boise State has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 20th-worst at -5.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Boise State this season. He has 1,110 passing yards (138.8 per game) while completing 52.9% of his passes. He’s tossed six touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 260 yards (32.5 ypg) on 46 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Jeanty’s team-high 921 rushing yards have come on 157 carries, with 11 touchdowns. He also leads the team with 396 receiving yards (49.5 per game) on 30 catches with four touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s 788 receiving yards (98.5 yards per game) are a team high. He has 39 receptions on 69 targets with five touchdowns.
- Stefan Cobbs’ 46 targets have resulted in 22 grabs for 228 yards and one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein has 6.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Boise State’s top-tackler, Marco Notarainni, has 51 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks this year.
- A’Marion McCoy has a team-leading one interception to go along with 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
