Game Facts

  • Date: Tomorrow, (Friday) November 29th @10 AM MST
  • Location: The Blue
  • Weather at kickoff: 29°
  • Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
  • Odds: Boise State by 18.5
  • TV: FOX
  • Radio: 670 KBOI/Here or Stream
  • Commentators: Tim Brando (Play-by-play), Devin Gardner (Analyst), Josh Sims (Sideline)

Other facts

1. Smashton Jeanty

For reference, Melvin Gordon ran for 2587 yards in 2014, and Jeanty passed his yards-after-contact weeks ago. Special SPECIAL player.

2. Analytics

On defense, the matchup to watch for is 3rd down success. Oregon State is a run-focused offense that struggles at a lot of things, but do convert on 3rd and 4th downs. If we can’t get off the field, it’ll be a long day.

On offense, the good news is that the Beavs struggle on early downs. 3rd and short (or avoiding 3rd downs all together) will be the key to a big Jeanty game and Madsen’s get-right game.

3. Facts

With #1 and #2 in all-time Boise State scoring in the house, expect a LOT of points on tomorrow morning.

4. BLUE

Rejoice, Blue on Blue enthusiasts, it’s your moment.

5. Oregon State at home you say?

I wouldn’t mind a stat line like this with Oregon State in town again.

Streaks

Boise State – Won 9

Losing Team –  Won 1

Best Name On Their Roster

Sailasa Vadrawdale III, DB

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Big fan of 5+ syllable names that have a III at the end. That’s not just a name, that’s a title.

Best Picture On Their Roster

Dom Montiel, QB

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This man can stare into your soul. Half the photos on the Oregon State roster are these big, cheesy smiles, and then he’s there…

Players To Watch

Giovanni McCoy, QB

If you need a reason for hate in your heart this holiday season, look no further than Idaho Vandal transfer Giovanni McCoy. He’s a solid dual threat QB, although is sitting at 3TD and 6INTs on the year.

Anthony Hankerson, RB

One of Oregon State’s “Two Jeantys” as he was referred to by one OreST fan early in the year. He’s no Jeanty, but no slouch either, with 972 yards and 14 TDs on 221 carries.

Skyler Thomas, DB

It says something about the defense that the clear leader in tackles is a defensive back, although with a pick and 2 fumble recoveries to boot, he’s been a stud. That said, if he was the one making (or attempting) the tackles tomorrow, I wouldn’t mind.

Keys to Victory

3rd Down Defense

The aforementioned 3rd defense will be a big deal. Oregon State wants to churn time of possession like the Cowboys did last week. My TV cannot handle the verbal abuse that would ensue in such a scenario.

Establish the Pass

I get that I’m a broken record on this one, but a couple early throws goes a long way. Keep Madsen as a threat and we’ll be cooking the whole way down. Don’t get him early throws and this could be awkward.

Health

Jeanty. Simpson. Teubs. We need to see guys healthier for the UNLV matchup, but at least not get anyone more hurt. Even if Jeanty doesn’t pop off, second half rest in a blowout would be fantastic for this team. Let’s get it done, shall we?

Score Prediction

I keep saying this will be the get-right game, but I really do think (see: hope) that this will be the day. Ashton Jeanty’s sorta senior day? I say 200 and 3 tuddies for the living legend.

Boise State 42, Oregon State 24

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