Boise State Broncos vs. San Jose State Spartans Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 6

Ashton Jeanty will lead the Boise State Broncos (2-3) into their game against the San Jose State Spartans (1-4) at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.

The Broncos are solid favorites (-9.5) in their game versus the Spartans, with the over/under being 59 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Broncos are -341 and the Spartans are +267.)

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Game Info for Boise State vs. San Jose State

• Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Stadium: Albertsons Stadium

Boise State Pick Insights

• Boise State has covered the spread once in four games this season.
• The teams have hit the over in three of Boise State’s four games with a set total.

Boise State Stats & Insights

• Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks 17th-worst in the FBS (433.6 yards allowed per game), Boise State has had more success offensively, ranking 51st in the FBS offensively putting up 420.4 yards per game.
• Boise State sports the 70th-ranked scoring offense this year (28.6 points per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst with 31.6 points allowed per game.
• Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 12th-worst in the FBS (289.2 passing yards allowed per game), Boise State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 49th in the FBS by averaging 254.8 passing yards per game.
• Boise State is averaging 165.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 57th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 79th, allowing 144.4 rushing yards per contest.
• Boise State is putting up a 44.1% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 44th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 90th, surrendering a 42.4% third-down conversion rate.
• Boise State ranks 66th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (76th in the FBS) while committing six (49th in the FBS).

Boise State’s Best Players

• Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Boise State so far this season. He has 938 passing yards, completing 52.6% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 179 yards (35.8 ypg) on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Jeanty, has carried the ball 96 times for 489 yards (97.8 per game) and eight touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 338 receiving yards on 23 catches with four touchdowns through the air.
• Eric McAlister’s leads his squad with 426 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 catches (out of 45 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Stefan Cobbs has a total of 194 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 19 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Ahmed Hassanein leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 17 tackles.
• Marco Notarainni, Boise State’s leading tackler, has 34 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Alexander Teubner has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 14 tackles and one pass defended to his name.

San Jose State Betting Insights

• San Jose State is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
• When they have played as at least 9.5-point underdogs this year, the Spartans are 1-1 against the spread.
• San Jose State games have gone over the point total in three out of four opportunities (75%).

San Jose State Pick Insights

• San Jose State is putting up 353.8 total yards per game on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 378.4 total yards per game (75th-ranked).
• San Jose State ranks 72nd in points per game (28.2), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 33.4 points ceded per contest.
• San Jose State ranks 88th in the FBS with 218.6 passing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by allowing just 162.2 passing yards per game.
• San Jose State ranks 94th in rushing yards per game (135.2), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 216.2 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• San Jose State’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 50% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 74th with a 50% third-down rate.
• San Jose State has excelled in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +3 ranks 25th-best in the FBS, with six forced turnovers (76th in the nation) and three turnovers committed (fifth in the nation).

San Jose State’s Best Players

• Chevan Cordeiro has recored 1,013 passing yards, or 202.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.1% of his passes and has collected six touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 18.4 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
• Kairee Robinson is his team’s leading rusher with 46 carries for 284 yards, or 56.8 per game. He’s found paydirt six times on the ground, as well.
• Quali Conley has run for 220 yards across 33 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 10 catches for 79 yards.
• Nick Nash has registered 25 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 225 (45 yards per game). He’s been targeted 39 times and has three touchdowns.
• Charles Ross has caught 14 passes and compiled 177 receiving yards (35.4 per game) with one touchdown.
• Dominick Mazotti has racked up 153 reciving yards (30.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Tre Smith, the team’s leader in tackles and sacks, has racked up three sacks, two TFL and 29 tackles.
• Tre Jenkins leads the team with one interception, while also recording 26 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.