This weekend, there are not many games with more at stake.
After losing five straight games, Oregon State shocked everyone by beating Washington State and is still in the running for a bowl game. You win this, and not only does it hurt Boise State, but it also means they can go to the bowl.
It is likely that Boise State will not be able to make it to the College Football Playoff if it does not win this game, even if it beats UNLV next week for the Mountain West title.
For this to matter, the Broncos need to play a lot better than they have the last few weeks. This is important for the CFP, Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman campaign, and the momentum of the season.
Boise State vs Oregon State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
How To Watch: FOX
Venue: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID
Teams: Boise State (10-1), Oregon State (5-6)
Why Oregon State Will Win
With their running game, the Beavers need to take over the story.
Even though Boise State has a great run defense, not many teams have been trying to beat it hard in recent weeks—no one has rushed for 40 yards against the Broncos all year. Oregon State wins when it carries the ball a lot.
When the Beavers ran for more than 45 times and 215 yards, they won all four games. That would not be easy to do on this defense, but it is possible to hammer away. UNLV ran for over five yards per carry. But…
Why Boise State Will Win
You should not get too worked up about Oregon State’s run defense.
It moves around a lot and has its moments, but it gives up more than five yards per carry and is hit too hard. The teams that did not run very well, like Cal, threw the ball all the time.
As always, a lot of people will be around Ashton Jeanty, but not just him. The Broncos have other ways to keep the running game going. Quarterback Maddux Madsen has been great at moving the chains, and
Boise State vs Oregon State: Who Will Win?
Oregon State is going to be tough.
For most of the second half, its offense will surprise everyone by taking charge, but by the end, the defense will start to fall apart.
Boise State will take over third downs and start making long drives to score. Then it is on to UNLV with the CFP dream still alive.
Boise State vs Oregon State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction: Boise State 34, Oregon State 23
Line: Boise State -20.5, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Must See Rating: 4
