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The Boise State Broncos (1-2) visit the San Diego State Aztecs (2-2) on Friday at 10:30 PM ET, in a battle featuring a pair of the best offensive players in college football in Ashton Jeanty and Mark Redman.
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 | -106 | -114 | 45 | -111 | -109 | -257 | +209 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Boise State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS (427 yards allowed per game), Boise State has had more success offensively, ranking 69th in the FBS offensively putting up 393.3 yards per game.
- Boise State is averaging 25.7 points per game on offense this season (85th in the FBS), and is allowing 30.7 points per game (107th) on the other side of the ball.
- Boise State owns the 60th-ranked passing offense this season (245.7 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, 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 season.
- Boise State is putting up 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, surrendering a 36.4% third-down conversion rate.
- Boise State has forced four total turnovers (63rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (98th in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 102nd-ranked in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Boise State so far this season. He has 576 passing yards, completing 52.9% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 103 yards (34.3 ypg) on 16 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Jeanty, has carried the ball 50 times for 202 yards (67.3 per game) and four touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 236 receiving yards on 14 catches with two touchdowns through the air.
- Eric McAlister has hauled in 15 catches for 238 yards (79.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Stefan Cobbs has a total of 131 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 13 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Marco Notarainni, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed two sacks, two TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jaylen Clark leads the team with one interception, while also putting up eight tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State has covered the spread twice in three opportunities this season.
- San Diego State has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- San Diego State has not hit the over on a point total in three games with a set over/under.
San Diego State Pick Insights
- San Diego State has lots of room to get better, as it ranks 21st-worst in total yards per game (320.8) and 20th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (437).
- San Diego State ranks 19th-worst in points per game (18.8), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 84th in the FBS with 25.5 points allowed per contest.
- In terms of passing, this season has been difficult for San Diego State on both offense and defense, as it is compiling just 175.8 passing yards per game (21st-worst) and ceding 291.8 passing yards per game (15th-worst).
- 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 been struggling on third down, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 40.7% third-down rate (80th-ranked).
- San Diego State sports a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 29th in the FBS.
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.
- Jaylon Armstead has rushed for 193 yards on 38 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Redman’s 178 receiving yards (44.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 15 receptions on 21 targets with two touchdowns.
- Mekhi Shaw has put up a 128-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 10 passes on 15 targets.
- Brionne Penny has racked up 90 reciving yards (22.5 ypg) this season.
- Zyrus Fiaseu has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Cody Moon is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 18 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Cedarious Barfield has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has nine tackles and four passes defended to his name.
