No. 17 Boise State Broncos host the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. EST in a Pac-12 conference game.
Boise State enters 8-1 after a 64-38 win over Colorado State on Nov. 7. Oregon State enters 5-4 after a 42-21 loss to Texas State on the same date.
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Boise State ranks 12th nationally in total offense (473.7 yards per game) and seventh in rushing (237.1 yards per game). Oregon State ranks seventh in total offense (498.4 yards per game) and leads the FBS in passing (370.4 yards per game).
Boise State’s defense allows 265.8 passing yards per game (129th) but ranks 25th against the run (111.4 yards per game). Oregon State’s defense allows 205.6 passing yards per game (55th) but ranks 103rd against the run (173.2 yards per game).
Boise State ranks second in the FBS in time of possession (35:29 per game) and third in third-down conversion rate (53.4%). Oregon State ranks 114th in defensive third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 42.6% of attempts.
Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen has 1,681 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and one interception. Running back Dylan Riley has 1,241 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Wide receiver Rasean Jones has 661 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Beavers quarterback Braden Atkinson has 3,169 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back A.J. Newberry has 506 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Wide receiver Jesse Legree has 1,209 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
The game airs on USA Network. Boise State is favored by 10 points; the Broncos are 5-4 against the spread this season, while Oregon State is 6-3 ATS.
Boise State hosts San Diego State on Nov. 21. Oregon State hosts Utah State on Nov. 21.
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