The Boise State University Broncos (5-2, 4-0 MWC) will be out to build on their winning run when they play host to the Colorado State University Rams (2-5, 2-1 MWC) at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. The Broncos are 27-point favorites, and the total is 42.5.Colorado State is coming off a 17-13 win over Hawaii at Canvas Stadium last Saturday.
Clay Millen threw for 177 yards. Avery Morrow ran 26 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Justus Ross-Simmons caught four passes for 64 yards. Boise State won for the third straight game last Saturday, beating Air Force 19-14 at Falcon Stadium. Taylen Green was 16 of 24 for 207 yards and an interception. Ashton Jeanty carried 15 times for 53 yards and a touchdown and added one catch for 42 yards. Eric McAlister caught one reception for 44 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Broncos won the only game between the teams last season, a 28-19 victory in October, their fifth straight win against Colorado State. Hank Bachmeier threw three touchdowns for Boise State.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Rams are averaging 12.9 points per game for the season, 130th in FBS, and they are facing a Broncos defense that has surrendered 18.4 PPG (19th). Meanwhile, Boise State has scored 26.0 points a game this season, 85th in the country, and Colorado State is allowing 29.7 PPG (94th).
The Rams rank as one of the nation’s worst teams in both passing (171.6, 116th) and rushing (95.6, 121st) yards per game. They can expect a particularly tough test through the air, as the Broncos are No. 1 in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (128.9). Against the run, Boise State is 21st (111.9).
Boise State has been one of the nation’s least productive passing teams, averaging 160.0 passing yards per game (120th), while ranking 48th in rushing yards (175.4). The Rams are allowing 223.0 passing yards (60th) and 157.3 rushing yards per game (86th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through five games, Clay Millen has thrown for five touchdowns (4 INT) and 168.8 yards per game to lead Colorado State in passing. In two away games this season, he has two TDs (2 INT) and an average of 174.5 yards passing.
Avery Morrow leads the team in rushing with an average of 71.4 yards a game over seven games. He has three touchdowns on the ground. Tory Horton is the Rams’ leading receiver with 76.9 yards a game and five TDs.
Taylen Green has two passing touchdowns (4 INT) with 134.2 yards per game through four games to lead Boise State. In two home games this season, he has thrown for two TDs and an average of 87.5 yards. George Holani has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 91.5 yards a game through six games.
He has six total touchdowns, three rushing and three receiving. Latrell Caples has been a key target in the Broncos’ aerial attack. He has two touchdowns and a 30.1 yard per game average through seven appearances.
HOME AND AWAY
Boise State is undefeated at home this season in three games.
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