Utah State Aggies vs Boise State Broncos Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs Boise State Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: FS2

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-26.5)

Total/Over-Under: 66

The Boise State Broncos (3-1) will compete against the Utah State Aggies (1-3) at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Boise State opens this game as 26.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 66.

The Utah State Aggies head into this matchup 1-3 this season. In their last contest, the Aggies faced the Temple Owls and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 45-29. In the game, they had 80 plays which totaled 471 yds. The Utah State Aggies ran the ball 36 times and totaled 178 yds, which is an average of 4.9 yards per tote. On the ground, the Aggies conceded 180 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 4.4 yds per rush surrendered. Utah State gave up 17 completions on 27 attempts for a total of 271 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.0%.

When it comes to scoring, the Utah State Aggies are averaging 21.5 PPG. As a unit they average 177.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 56th in the country. The Aggies have tallied 1,692 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Utah State has compiled 7 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns via the ground. Utah State has accounted for 73 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 34 penalties for 294 yards. They have turned the football over 7 times.

The Aggies are sitting in 127th in the country concerning team defense, conceding 36.3 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 5.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 196.8 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 787 running yards through 4 outings. Regarding yards through the air, the Aggies have given up 1,030 yds which ranks them 82nd in Division 1. They have relinquished 257.5 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 67.4%. For the season, they are granting 454.3 yards per outing ranking them 123rd in D-1. They have yielded 10 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Broncos walked away with a victory by a final of 45-24 when they played the Washington State Cougars. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 460 yds and they ran 57 plays (8.1 yds per play). Boise State ran the ball for 7.7 yards per tote, finishing with 276 yds on 36 attempts. Boise State conceded 39 rushing attempts for 89 yards (2.3 yds per carry). The Broncos passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 70.3%, surrendering 327 yds on 26 for 37 through the air.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Broncos are ranking 6th in college football with an average of 47.8 points per game. The Boise State Broncos hold an average of 522.3 yards/game, which is good for 7th in college football. The Boise State offense has compiled 195 yds of penalties on 22 infractions, ranking them 101st in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 90 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Broncos have a total of 879 passing yards together with an average of 219.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 79th in the country. They have an average of 302.5 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,210 yards overall.

Boise State has yielded a total of 484 rushing yards (121.0 yards per outing) and 8 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 255.5 yards per outing, ranking them 109th in the country. They have 3 fumbles and 1 pick on the year. The Broncos defense has taken part in 276 plays, ranking them 49th in college football. The Broncos are surrendering 30.0 points per contest, which puts them 103rd in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 120 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Aggies/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Aggies +26.5

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