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Ashton Jeanty will lead the Boise State Broncos (2-3) into their matchup against the San Jose State Spartans (1-4) at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Spartans are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +9.5) against the Broncos (with an over/under of 57.5 points).
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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
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 57.5 | -110 | -110 | -348 | +273 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has covered the spread once in four games this season.
- Boise State has gone over in three of its four games with a set total (75%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (433.6 yards allowed per game), Boise State has had more success offensively, ranking 51st in the FBS offensively totaling 420.4 yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS (31.6 points allowed per game), Boise State has put up better results offensively, ranking 71st in the FBS by totaling 28.6 points per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 10th-worst in the FBS (289.2 passing yards allowed per game), Boise State has put up better results offensively, ranking 50th in the FBS by putting up 254.8 passing yards per game.
- Boise State is totaling 165.6 rushing yards per game offensively this year (58th in the FBS), and is allowing 144.4 rushing yards per game (80th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Boise State ranks 43rd in third-down efficiency (44.1%) on offense and 94th in third-down percentage allowed (42.4%) on defense this year.
- Boise State has forced six total turnovers (78th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (49th in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 67th-ranked in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has thrown for 938 yards, completing 52.6% of his passes and tossing four touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 179 yards (35.8 ypg) on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jeanty has 489 rushing yards on 96 carries, scoring eight touchdowns. He’s also added 338 yards (67.6 per game) on 23 catches with four touchdowns.
- 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 been the target of 36 passes and racked up 19 receptions for 194 yards, an average of 38.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Ahmed Hassanein leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 17 tackles.
- Boise State’s leading tackler, Marco Notarainni, has 34 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Alexander Teubner leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 14 tackles and one pass defended.
San Jose State Betting Insights
- San Jose State is 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- San Jose State has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 9.5 points or more this season.
- Out of San Jose State’s four games with a set total, three have hit the over (75%).
San Jose State Pick Insights
- San Jose State is compiling 353.8 total yards per contest on offense this season (92nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 378.4 total yards per game (75th-ranked).
- San Jose State’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, surrendering 33.4 points per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 73rd with 28.2 points per contest.
- San Jose State ranks 89th in the FBS with 218.6 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks 12th-best by giving up only 162.2 passing yards per game.
- San Jose State has been struggling to stop the run, ranking fourth-worst with 216.2 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on offense, compiling 135.2 rushing yards per contest (95th-ranked).
- San Jose State has been struggling on third down, ranking seventh-worst with a 50% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, regstering a 39.7% third-down rate (73rd-ranked).
- San Jose State has produced six forced turnovers (78th in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (fifth in the FBS) this season for a +3 turnover margin that ranks 26th in the FBS.
San Jose State’s Best Players
- Chevan Cordeiro leads San Jose State with 1,013 yards on 102-of-167 passing with six touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 92 rushing yards (18.4 ypg) on 37 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Kairee Robinson has run for 284 yards on 46 carries so far this year while scoring six times on the ground.
- Quali Conley has collected 220 yards (on 33 attempts) with two touchdowns, while also catching 10 passes for 79 yards.
- Nick Nash has collected 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 14 receptions (on 22 targets) for a total of 177 yards (35.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Dominick Mazotti’s 17 targets have resulted in 12 catches for 153 yards and one touchdown.
- Tre Smith, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected three sacks, two TFL and 29 tackles.
- Tre Jenkins has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 26 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
