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On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, two of the best offensive performers in college football will be featured when Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos (5-5) visit Jalen Royals and the Utah State Aggies (5-5).
The Broncos are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup versus the Aggies, with the over/under being 64.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Broncos are -172 and the Aggies are +145.)
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Game Info for Boise State vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Logan, Utah
- Stadium: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 64.5 | -110 | -110 | -172 | +145 |
Boise State Pick Insights
- Boise State has posted a 3-4-2 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Boise State is 2-2-1 against the spread.
- Boise State games have hit the over on six of nine occasions (66.7%).
Boise State Stats & Insights
- Boise State is averaging 439.1 yards per game on offense, which ranks 28th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Broncos rank 80th, surrendering 387.4 yards per contest.
- Boise State is putting up 31.2 points per game on offense (40th in the FBS), and ranks 77th defensively with 27.4 points allowed per game.
- Boise State owns the 54th-ranked passing offense this season (243.4 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking eighth-worst with 271.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Boise State has the 29th-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (115.6 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 22nd-best with 195.7 rushing yards per game.
- Boise State has the 75th-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (39.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking 15th-best with a 47% third-down conversion rate.
- With 11 forced turnovers (100th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (90th in the FBS), Boise State’s -5-5 turnover margin ranks 106th in college football.
Boise State’s Best Players
- Taylen Green has compiled 1,205 yards (120.5 ypg) on 88-of-163 passing with six touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 293 rushing yards (29.3 ypg) on 54 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- Jeanty has compiled 921 rushing yards on 157 carries, scoring 11 touchdowns. He’s also added 396 yards (39.6 per game) on 30 catches with four touchdowns.
- George Holani has been handed the ball 65 times this year and racked up 300 yards (30 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Eric McAlister’s team-leading 873 yards as a receiver have come on 47 receptions (out of 88 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Billy Bowens’ 19 catches have yielded 269 yards and one touchdown.
- Ahmed Hassanein has nine sacks to pace the team, and also has nine TFL and 35 tackles.
- Boise State’s top-tackler, Marco Notarainni, has 51 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Andrew Simpson has a team-leading one interception to go along with 50 tackles, eight TFL, 4.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State’s ATS record is 5-4-0 this season.
- Utah State is 2-3 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Utah State’s nine games with a set total.
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State’s offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 448.3 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 400.3 total yards per game, which ranks 96th.
- While Utah State’s defense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 21st-worst by surrendering 32 points per game, its offense ranks 19th-best with 35.5 points per contest.
- Utah State is posting 271 passing yards per contest on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 230.3 passing yards per contest (73rd-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of rushing, Utah State ranks 41st in the FBS on offense (177.3 rushing yards per game) and 100th defensively (170 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- With a 38% third-down conversion rate on offense, Utah State ranks 77th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 97th, giving up a 41.8% third-down rate.
- Utah State has accumulated 19 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) and committed 19 turnovers (117th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 67th in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has compiled 1,687 yards on 64.7% passing while tossing 18 touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season. He’s also run for 106 yards .
- Rahsul Faison has rushed 84 times for 581 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Davon Booth has racked up 566 yards (on 97 attempts) with five touchdowns.
- Royals’ 821 receiving yards (82.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 54 catches on 72 targets with 11 touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has 71 receptions (on 103 targets) for a total of 780 yards (78 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns this year.
- Micah Davis has racked up 580 reciving yards (58 ypg) and six touchdowns this season.
- Paul Fitzgerald paces the team with four sacks, and also has three TFL and 28 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi, Utah State’s top tackler, has 93 tackles and five TFL this year.
- Ike Larsen has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 66 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended.
