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my son is going to this game with some of his college buddies from down that way. Rocking his white Mike Doss uni of course!
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Florida State
Not because they are going to win, no. Actually, my pick of them is the almost certain kiss of death and will be absolutely worth the laughs at them.
Not because they are going to win, no. Actually, my pick of them is the almost certain kiss of death and will be absolutely worth the laughs at them.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Washington State vs. Boise State Prediction: John Mateer, Cougars to Pull Off Upset Over Broncos?
The Pac-12 future awaits as fans get a taste of what will be a conference matchup soon enough in our Washington State vs. Boise State prediction.
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Washington State vs. Boise State Prediction: John Mateer, Cougars to Pull Off Upset Over Broncos?
The Cougars enter the game battle-tested after wins over Washington and San Jose State, while the Broncos are looking to justify their No. 25 AP ranking after explosive performances against Georgia Southern and Portland State and a close loss to Oregon in Eugene.
The Cougars are 3-1 ATS (against the spread) this year, and the Broncos are 1-2, making the 7.5-point spread interesting as a play for Washington State. Both teams put up plenty of points, although in the most competitive games for each team, the final total was well below season averages.
Boise State has won both games in which it was favored. Meanwhile, Washington State has won both games in which it was underdogs, so this game presents a unique conundrum despite most of the early public money going toward the Cougars.
This should be a competitive game, and a 70-point total doesn’t seem that far-fetched with good weather conditions and a late start. Thus, going over here is a decent play if the line doesn’t garner much interest.
Prediction for Washington State vs. Boise State
A fun under-the-radar matchup in a late-night game on the blue turf has all the makings of a thriller, especially for two teams that seem so evenly matched.
Both teams depend heavily on a star offensively, and while Ashton Jeanty and John Mateer should headline the game it may be the defenses that stand out this week. The Broncos are still looking for their first interception of the season despite forcing three fumbles in three games.
The Cougars, on the other hand, have been excellent at taking the ball away from opponents, with eight total turnovers on three forced fumbles and five interceptions.
WSU will do everything it can to stop Jeanty on defense, but it remains to be seen if that’s even possible. Where Boise will want to make a statement will be on third downs. They’ve done well in wins, converting at a 66.7% rate compared to just 47% in the lone loss to the Ducks.
The spread for this one feels large, and it may be that Washington State doesn’t have enough up front to stop Boise State’s run game, but doubt the Cougars’ defense at your own peril. They have 23 tackles for loss to go with the strong turnover margin, and they’ve faced some talented teams, including the common opponent in Portland State.
It comes down to turnovers in this one. If Mateer can limit the mistakes and Washington State continues to force turnovers on defense, this one will go in favor of the Cougars.
Prediction: Washington State 27, Boise State 26
WASHINGTON STATE
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