The Boise State Broncos (0-1) and New Mexico Lobos (1-0) meet at University Stadium Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Boise State scored all of its points in the second half of a 34-17 loss at the Oregon State Beavers last Saturday. The Broncos received the offensive spark after bringing in backup QB Taylen Green, who passed for 155 yards but ran for 102 yards with 2 TDs, including a 74-yard score in the 3rd quarter.
New Mexico blew out the FCS Maine Black Bears 41-0 Saturday. Following a scoreless opening quarter, the Lobos scored 3 touchdowns before halftime. RB Sherod White (13 carries, 58 yards) ran 4 yards for the first TD, while RB Luke Wysong (6 carries, 43 yards; 3 catches, 51 yards) scored the next 2 for a 21-0 lead. The defense held the Bears to 118 total yards.
Boise State is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games after failing to cover.