No. 15 Boise State Hosts San Diego State in Crucial Mountain West Clash

The No. 15 Boise State Broncos are set to host the San Diego State Aztecs in a pivotal Mountain West Conference (MWC) matchup on Friday, November 1, 2024. The game will be played at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

Boise State, with a strong record of 6-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play, is chasing the Group of Five’s automatic bid to the College Football Playoff. The Broncos have been on a hot streak, winning five consecutive games, including a recent 29-24 victory over UNLV. Sophomore running back Ashton Jeanty is a key player for Boise State, leading the nation with 1,376 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, and is making a strong case for the Heisman Trophy.

San Diego State, with a record of 3-4 overall and 2-0 in conference play, is looking to play spoiler and boost their bowl hopes. Despite their overall record, the Aztecs have been competitive, particularly in their last few games, and are riding a 4-0 against-the-spread (ATS) streak. Their defense has been solid, holding each of their last three opponents below 385 total yards.

The betting odds favor Boise State significantly, with the Broncos laying 23.5 points. However, San Diego State has a history of keeping games close, especially in their recent meetings with Boise State. The Aztecs are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings between the two teams.

Key players to watch include San Diego State’s quarterback Danny O'Neil, who has 1,240 passing yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions, and running back Marquez Cooper, who has 748 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. For Boise State, quarterback Maddux Madsen has 1,482 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions, and Ashton Jeanty’s impressive rushing stats make him a focal point of the Broncos’ offense.