Boise State vs. San Jose State
Broncos -7 1/2 vs. Spartans
The 13th ranked Boise State Broncos travel to San Jose State for a rare Friday night game this week. The Spartans' may be the Broncos biggest test so far this season as they attempt to stay undefeated against their WAC rivals.
While most people know the 12th ranked Boise State (6-0, 2-0) as the team that plays on that blue field or a perennial BCS-buster or possibly for their high octane offense, however what people do not know, or overlook is that the Broncos post one of the top defenses in the country. The Broncos have allowed a paltry 10.5 points per game which make it the second best team in the nation in that category. That was on full display last week as the Broncos decimated the Hawaii offensive attack by picking off five passes, holding the Warriors to a season low 56 rushing and 288 overall yards, both a Hawaii season low. The offense has also been stellar boasting the 15th best passing attack and 28th best overall offensive squad. Freshman quarterback phenom Kellen Moore has been Boise State's leader of offense by completing 123 of his 170 passes for 1591 yards and 13 touchdowns on only 3 picks.
San Jose State (5-2, 3-0) not only stands in the way of BSU continuing on its BCS path, a loss to the Spartans, who are undefeated in conference play, would greatly diminish the Broncos' chances of winning the WAC. San Jose State has also boasted a tough defense this season by giving up 16 points per contest, second only to BSU in the conference. The squad forced four turnovers and six sacks in a 31-14 road victory at New Mexico State last week.
History is not on the Spartans' side as they have lost nine straight games against ranked teams dating back to 2000. They have also never beat Boise State in eight attempts.
