The Boise State Broncos (4-2, 3-0 Mountain West) and Air Force Falcons (5-2, 2-2) clash in a Midwest Conference showdown Saturday night at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we look at Boise State vs. Air Force'from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.
Boise State has won back-to-back games and 4 of its last 5. Over those 5 games, the Broncos have held opponents to just 189.4 yards per game. Overall, BSU has allowed 235.7 YPG (2nd FBS).
The Falcons are coming off a 42-7 triumph at UNLV. Air Force has now held 6 of 7 foes to under 25 points this season. They rank 2nd in the MWC and 12th in the nation in scoring defense. A strong running game has helped keep the Air Force defense off the field for long stretches. Senior RB Brad Roberts has rushed for 853 yards (4th FBS) and 12 touchdowns.
Boise State is coming off a bye week.