The Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4, 7-1 MWC) face the Boise State Broncos (9-3, 8-0) for the 2022 Mountain West championship on Saturday. Kickoff at Albertsons Stadium in Boise is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Fresno State vs. Boise State'from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.
Fresno State opened its season 1-4, a stretch that included a 40-20 loss at Boise State Oct. 8 as 9.5-point underdogs. But the Bulldogs rallied and have won 7 straight games. Four of those wins — including a 30-0 triumph over Wyoming Friday — have been by margins of 9 points or more.
The Broncos head into the championship game on a 3-game win streak. On Friday, Boise State covered a 16.5-point spread in a 42-23 win over Utah State. The Broncos were outgained 468 yards to 428, but were the beneficiaries of a plus-2 in turnovers.
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