NCAA Football Betting Preview: BYU vs. Boise State

Date/Time: Thu, September 20 / 09:05:00 PM ET, Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho

It’s been eight years—yup, eight years—since 24th ranked Boise State and Brigham Young went head to head. They’ll meet for the first time on Thursday, and it’ll be the beginning of a beautiful friendship as the two teams are scheduled to meet each other a dozen times over the next 12 years.

The game, which is the biggest college football match prior the weekend, represents a huge opportunity for both NCAA teams—and for online sportsbook members looking for new rivalries and solid college football odds to make things more interesting.

After an opening 17-13 loss against Michigan State, Boise State’s offense got their groove back on Saturday, netting 599 yards of total offense in their latest victory against Miami-Ohio (39-12). QB Joe Southwick was just as impressive, scoring a pair of TDs, and passing 24 of 31 for 304 yards.

They’re averaging 402.5 yards per game on offense, which includes 236.5 passing yards and 166 rushing. Defensive-wise, the Broncos are allowing 344 total yards per game, which includes 213 passing and 131 rushing.

Boise State is 2-0 against the spread, with both games going under the total. They’ve also outscored opponents 26-14.5 this NCAA football betting season

Meanwhile, the Cougars will enter the game looking to bounce back from a 24-21 loss at Utah. The team kicked off the season with back to back victories in its first two games against Washington State and Weber State, scoring 75 points and allowing only 19 ato jump to the 25th position in the national rankings.

Game Odds
Brigham Young Cougars: +6 -110, ML +220
Boise State Broncos: -6 -110, ML -260
Game Total: 49.5 o/u-110

The Broncos have won  their previous two matchups with the Cougars. In their latest match held in 2004, the Broncos came victorious by just a single point, 28-27. In addition, BYU is 5-0 against the spread when playing against mountain west teams. They’re 2-1 this season under the guidance of coach Bronco Mendenhall. What’s more, they’re in the top 10 in terms of total and rushing defense, and they’re outscoring their opponents 32-14.3 so far this NCAA football betting season.

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