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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 | -110 | -109 | 55 | -110 | -110 | -164 | +138 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- Fresno State has posted a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Fresno State has a 2-4 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
- Three of Fresno State’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State is averaging 402.6 yards per game on offense, which ranks 59th in the FBS. Defensively, the Bulldogs rank 41st, allowing 341.4 yards per contest.
- Fresno State is putting up 33.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 29th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 34th, allowing 20.6 points per game.
- Fresno State owns the 61st-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (221.8 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best with 295.8 passing yards per game.
- Fresno State has been a bottom-25 run offense this year, ranking 18th-worst with 106.9 rushing yards per game. On defense, the Bulldogs are ranked 36th in the FBS (119.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Fresno State sports the 49th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (36.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
- With 18 forced turnovers (third in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (14th in the FBS), Fresno State’s +11 turnover margin is the second-best in college football.
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has recorded 1,938 yards (242.3 ypg) on 186-of-273 passing with 19 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 88 times for a team-high 488 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times.
- Elijah Gilliam has been handed the ball 81 times this year and racked up 324 yards (40.5 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Erik Brooks has hauled in 41 catches for 565 yards (70.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Jalen Moss has hauled in 41 passes while averaging 61.1 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Jaelen Gill has a total of 377 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 36 passes and scoring five touchdowns.
- Jacob Holmes has collected four sacks to pace the team, while also picking up five TFL and 10 tackles.
- Fresno State’s tackle leader, Dean Clark, has 47 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Carlton Johnson leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 29 tackles and four passes defended.
Boise State Betting Insights
- Boise State is 2-3-2 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, the Broncos are 1-1-1 against the spread.
- Out of Boise State’s seven games with a set total, five have hit the over (71.4%).
Boise State Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Boise State is posting 427.4 total yards per game (42nd-ranked). It ranks 84th in the FBS on defense (388.8 total yards surrendered per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Boise State is compiling 30 points per contest (56th-ranked). It ranks 87th in the FBS on defense (27.9 points surrendered per game).
- Boise State has been struggling against the pass, ranking ninth-worst with 276.9 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, putting up 232.3 passing yards per contest (62nd-ranked).
- Boise State’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with 195.1 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is giving up 111.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 27th.
- Boise State’s third-down defense ranks 68th in the FBS with a 37.4% third-down conversion percentage given up, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 23rd-best by generating a 45.2% third-down rate.
- Boise State has not done well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -5 is 21st-worst in the FBS.
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.
- The team’s top rusher, Jeanty, has carried the ball 157 times for 921 yards (115.1 per game), with 11 touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 396 receiving yards (49.5 per game) on 30 catches with four receiving touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister has racked up 788 receiving yards on 39 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Stefan Cobbs’ 22 grabs (on 46 targets) have netted him 228 yards (28.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein has six sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 27 tackles.
- Marco Notarainni, Boise State’s top tackler, has 51 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- A’Marion McCoy leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 15 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
