The Fresno State University Bulldogs (1-3, 0-2 Away) get their Mountain West Conference schedule started against the Boise State University Broncos (3-2, 2-0 MWC) at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday in a matchup that pits the MWC’s strongest passing offense against its toughest aerial defense. The Broncos are 7.5-point favorites, and the total is 45.5. Fresno State is coming off a 19-14 loss against Connecticut at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field last Saturday, their third consecutive defeat. Logan Fife threw for 157 yards and two interceptions. Jordan Mims ran 15 times for 39 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Moreno-Cropper caught five passes for 76 yards. Boise State beat San Diego State 35-13 at Albertsons Stadium last Friday. Sam Vidlak was 9 of 12 for 134 yards. George Holani carried 17 times for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Billy Bowens had three receptions for 63 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Broncos won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 40-14 victory in November. Hank Bachmeier threw one touchdown for Boise State. Jake Haener tossed two touchdowns for Fresno State.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Bulldogs are averaging 24.5 points per game so far this season, fifth in the MWC, and they are facing a Broncos defense that has surrendered 19.0 PPG (3rd). Meanwhile, Boise State has scored 24.6 points a game this season, fourth in the conference, and Fresno State is allowing 26.5 PPG (7th). The Bulldogs rank 29th in the nation in passing yards per game (287.8) and 103rd in rushing (124.5). They will face a tough test through the air, as the Broncos are second in the country in passing yards allowed per game (134.4). Against the run, Boise State is 26th (101.8). Boise State has been one of the nation’s least productive passing teams, averaging 157.2 passing yards per game (118th), while ranking 66th in rushing yards (159.4). The Bulldogs are allowing 211.0 passing yards (50th) and 175.0 rushing yards per game (102nd).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through three games, Jake Haener has thrown for four touchdowns (1 INT) and 284.7 yards per game to lead Fresno State in passing. Jordan Mims leads the team in rushing with an average of 87.0 yards a game over four games. He has five touchdowns on the ground. Jalen Moreno-Cropper is the Bulldogs’ leading receiver with 71.0 yards a game. Hank Bachmeier has six passing touchdowns (3 INT) with 124.2 yards per game through four games to lead Boise State. In one prior home game this season, he threw for two TDs and 204 yards. George Holani has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 78.4 yards a game through five games. He has five total touchdowns, three rushing and two receiving. Billy Bowens has been the primary target in the Broncos’ aerial attack, averaging 29.4 yards per game through five appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Boise State (-300)
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