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At Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos (1-2) meet Mark Redman and the San Diego State Aztecs (2-2) in a battle between a pair of the biggest stars in college football on offense, starting at 10:30 PM ET.
The Aztecs are expected to lose (currently +7) against the Broncos (with an over/under of 45 points).
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Game Info for Boise State vs. San Diego State
- Game Day: Friday, September 22, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: San Diego, California
- Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -7 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -110 | -110 | -267 | +215 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has covered the spread once in two games this season.
- Out of Boise State’s two games with a set total, one has hit the over (50%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State sports the 69th-ranked offense this season (393.3 yards per game), and have been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst with 427 yards allowed per game.
- Boise State is averaging 25.7 points per game on offense (85th in the FBS), and ranks 107th defensively with 30.7 points allowed per game.
- Boise State has the 60th-ranked passing offense this year (245.7 passing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 12th-worst with 301.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Boise State ranks 77th in run offense (147.7 rushing yards per game) and 68th in run defense (125.7 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Boise State is averaging a 48.9% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 28th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 59th, allowing a 36.4% third-down conversion rate.
- With four forced turnovers (63rd in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (98th in the FBS), Boise State (-2) owns the 102nd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green leads Boise State with 576 yards (192 ypg) on 46-of-87 passing with three touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 103 rushing yards on 16 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Jeanty has 202 rushing yards on 50 carries, scoring four touchdowns. He’s also added 236 yards (78.7 per game) on 14 catches with two touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s leads his squad with 238 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 15 catches (out of 28 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Stefan Cobbs has a total of 131 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 13 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Marco Notarainni, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has racked up two sacks, two TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jaylen Clark has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has eight tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State is 2-1-0 against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 7-point underdogs this season, the Aztecs are 1-1 against the spread.
- San Diego State’s three games with a set total this season have all finished under the over/under.
San Diego State Pick Insights
- This season has been tough for San Diego State on both offense and defense, as it is putting up only 320.8 total yards per game (21st-worst) and ceding 437 total yards per game (20th-worst).
- San Diego State ranks 19th-worst in points per game (18.8), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS with 25.5 points ceded per contest.
- San Diego State has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of passing this season, ranking 21st-worst in passing yards (175.8 per game) and 15th-worst in passing yards allowed (291.8 per game).
- San Diego State is compiling 145 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (79th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 145.3 rushing yards per contest (85th-ranked) on defense.
- San Diego State’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with a 33.3% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering a 40.7% third-down rate (80th-ranked).
- After forcing 10 turnovers (first in the FBS) and turning the ball over eight times (121st in the FBS) this season, San Diego State sports the 29th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
San Diego State’s Best Players
- Jalen Mayden has thrown for 703 yards (175.8 ypg) to lead San Diego State, completing 60% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 183 yards (45.8 ypg) on 41 carries with two touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaylon Armstead, has carried the ball 38 times for 193 yards (48.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Redman paces his team with 178 receiving yards on 15 catches with two touchdowns.
- Mekhi Shaw has totaled 128 receiving yards (32 yards per game) and one touchdown on 10 receptions.
- Brionne Penny has racked up 90 reciving yards (22.5 ypg) this season.
- Zyrus Fiaseu has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Cody Moon is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 18 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Cedarious Barfield leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting nine tackles and four passes defended.
