Boise State Broncos vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 9

The Boise State Broncos (4-2) are in action on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET versus the Colorado State Rams (2-5) at Albertsons Stadium.

The Broncos are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -27) against the Rams. The over/under for this game is 43 points.

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Boise State vs. Colorado State

• Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Boise, Idaho
• Stadium: Albertsons Stadium

Boise State Betting Insights

• Colorado State is 2-5-0 against the spread this year.
• Colorado State has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 27 points or more this season (0-1).
• Colorado State has not hit the over on a point total in seven games with a set over/under.

Boise State Stats & Insights

• Boise State has struggled offensively, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS (337.7 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks second-best in the nation, surrendering only 235.7 yards per game.
• Defensively, Boise State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 22nd-best by surrendering only 19.2 points per game. The offense ranks 78th (27.2 points per game).
• While Boise State ranks 12th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 152.2 passing yards per game, it’s been a different situation with the defense, which ranks best (134.3 passing yards per game allowed).
• Boise State sports the 40th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (185.5 per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best with only 101.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
• On defense, Boise State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by surrendering a 28.0% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 59th (40.9% third-down percentage).
• Boise State ranks 100th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (111th in the FBS) while committing nine (43rd in the FBS).

Boise State’s Best Players

• Taylen Green has thrown for 537 yards (76.7 ypg) to lead Boise State, completing 62.5% of his passes and recording two touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 245 rushing yards on 35 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• George Holani has 549 rushing yards on 107 carries with three touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 14 catches for 118 yards (16.9 per game) and three touchdowns via the passing game.
• Ashton Jeanty has been handed the ball 73 times this year and racked up 363 yards (51.9 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with nine grabs for 121 yards
• LaTrell Caples’ team-high 211 yards as a receiver have come on 22 receptions (out of 34 targets) with two touchdowns.
• Stefan Cobbs has caught 18 passes for 165 yards (23.6 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Billy Bowens has compiled 13 catches for 164 yards, an average of 23.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Demitri Washington has collected 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
• Boise State’s top-tackler, DJ Schramm, has 51 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
• Caleb Biggers has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.

Colorado State Betting Insights

• Colorado State has covered the spread twice in seven opportunities this year.
• Colorado State is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 27 points or more this season.
• Colorado State has not hit the over on a point total in seven games with a set over/under.

Colorado State Stats & Insights

• Colorado State’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, registering 267.1 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 69th with 380.0 total yards allowed per contest.
• Colorado State has been struggling on offense, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 12.9 points per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 29.7 points per contest (94th-ranked).
• Colorado State’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with 171.6 passing yards per game. It has been better on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 222.0 passing yards per contest (59th-ranked).
• Colorado State’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 95.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 87th with 158.0 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• Colorado State’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking worst in the FBS with a 18.0% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 41.2% third-down rate (86th-ranked).
• At -3, Colorado State sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (67th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (94th in the FBS).

Colorado State’s Best Players

• Clay Millen has racked up 844 yards on 73.3% passing while recording five touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
• Avery Morrow has rushed 99 times for 500 yards, with three touchdowns.
• A’jon Vivens has racked up 104 yards (on 39 attempts).
• Tory Horton’s 538 receiving yards (76.9 yards per game) are a team high. He has 35 receptions on 64 targets with five touchdowns.
• Ty McCullouch has put together a 119-yard season so far. He’s caught 13 passes on 19 targets.
• Justus Ross-Simmons’ 18 targets have resulted in 11 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown.
• Mohamed Kamara has 4.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Jack Howell has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 58 tackles and three interceptions so far.