Game Day Guide: No. 17 Boise State visits Hawaii for late-night showdown
No. 17 Boise State takes its three-game winning streak on the road for a showdown with Hawaii at 9 p.m. Saturday. The Broncos seek their first 5-1 start since 2020.
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No. 17 Boise State seeks a fourth straight win as it heads to the Aloha State for a late-night Mountain West showdown with Hawaii on Saturday.
The Broncos are making their first trip since 2020 having beat the Rainbow Warriors nine straight times and in 15 of the last 16 contests. Saturday serves as the first meeting between head coaches Spencer Danielson and Timmy Chang.
Talk of the College Football Playoff continues to surround the City of Trees as Boise State ascends into its highest spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll since October 2019. Danielson and Co. aim to avoid the noise and handle business at Hawaii.
"It is a hard place to play and win. I mean their record at home is really good for a reason," Danielson said. "Guys go there that are these high flying offenses or great defenses and they've struggled over there in the past. For me as coach, I am always very upfront and intentional about the challenge at hand. This is a huge challenge … We have to be ready for that."
Boise State junior running back Ashton Jeanty is taking aim at college football's most prestigious individual honor. Jeanty is currently the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.
Jeanty is on track to threaten the all-time single season rushing mark, on pace for 2,681 yards – 53 more than Barry Sanders rushed for in 1988. He has not played in the second half in two games, making the accomplishments even more impressive.
"He doesn't worry about it one bit. If it's in six overtimes we gotta find a way to win a game, Ashton Jeanty's ready. If we need him for the first half, he's ready," Danielson said. "It's a testament to our entire team being able to create some margins for us to be able to get him out sooner … I was talking to multiple scouts and people about him, if people were at practice to watch today, my man is dripping sweat and working his tail off to play really good on Saturday."
Boise State's high-flying offense against Hawaii's stout defense is a key component of Saturday's contest. The Broncos are 21-point favorites on the road.
The Rainbow Warriors rank first in the Mountain West and in the top 35 in the FBS in scoring defense and total defense, allowing 19.0 points and 309.4 yards per game. Hawaii also ranks second in the conference in passing and rushing defense.
The Broncos lead the league and rank in the top three nationally with 50.6 points, 301.2 rushing yards and 537.6 total yards per game. Dirk Koetter's group posted 599 yards of total offense in last week's 62-30 win over Utah State.
Boise State ranks 123rd in the country and last in the Mountain West in pass defense, allowing 278.8 yards per outing ahead of its matchup with quarterback Brayden Schager. The Hawaii senior has thrown for 1,328 yards through five games.
"We're looking at from all phases – is it we're not getting the signals, is it the lack of techniques, and a lot of what shows up on film right now is we are not executing our technique," Danielson said. "These are day one techniques. When you come to play Boise State football, we teach you these techniques. There's been a drop off and that's on me as the head coach. It's on our defensive coaches to get it fixed. We have young men that want to improve."
Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. MT Saturday, Oct. 12 on CBS Sports Network. Information on how to watch the Mountain West matchup is included in this article.
Scroll down or use the tabs at the top of this article to find game predictions, stat comparisons, players to watch, streaming and radio information, details on KTVB's pre-game show and post-game coverage, and more.
Game Information Broncos vs. Rainbow Warriors
No. 17 Boise State (4-1, 1-0 MW) at Hawaii (2-3, 0-1 MW)
- Saturday, Oct. 12
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. MT (5 p.m. HT)
- Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Clarence T.C. Ching Complex – Honolulu, Hawaii
- Capacity: 15,194
- Weather: High of 87 | Low of 76 | Mostly sunny
How to Watch TV, Radio, Streaming
ON TV
No. 17 Boise State's late-night showdown with Hawaii will be televised on CBS Sports Network, with Rich Waltz (play-by-play) and Robert Turbin (analyst) on the call. CBS Sports Network is available on the following channels:
- DirecTV: Channel 221
- Dish Network: Channel 158
- Sparklight: Channel 139 / 1139 HDTV
- Cox: Channel 234
ON THE RADIO
Fans can listen to the game on the Bronco Radio Network, with Bob Behler (play-by-play) and Pete Cavender (analyst) on the call. The Bronco Radio Network is available online and through the 2024 affiliates listed below. The call can also be heard on SiriusXM Channel 113 or Channel 201.
- Boise: KBOI 670 AM
- Boise: KBOI 93.1 FM
- Idaho Falls: KSPZ 980 AM
- Idaho Falls: KSPZ 98.7 FM
- McCall: KDZY 98.3 FM
- Pocatello: KSPZ 94.5 FM
- Salmon: KSRA 960 AM
- St. Maries: KOFE 1240 AM
- Twin Falls: KSNQ 98.3 FM
STREAMING
Streaming for Saturday's game is available through a majority of popular platforms, including Paramount+, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV and more. Live streaming is also available on CBSSports.com and the free CBS Sports mobile app for subscribers of participating cable and satellite television providers (including Dish Network and DirecTV).
For more information on ways to watch CBS Sports Network outside of standard TV channels, click here and visit the website's "watch" dropdown.
Bronco Roundup Game Day Coverage
BRONCO ROUNDUP GAME DAY SHOW
Start your Saturday with KTVB's Jay Tust and Brady Frederick on the official TV station for Bronco Nation! A pre-game show will provide fans with an in-depth breakdown of the Mountain West matchup between Boise State and Hawaii.
The Bronco Roundup Game Day Show airs live at 9 a.m. Saturday on KTVB Channel 7, KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, and the KTVB mobile app.
Tune in for an hour-long special featuring Bronco interviews, game storylines, feature stories, players and trends to watch, keys to the game, statistical comparisons, Boise State's path to the College Football Playoff and more.
POST-GAME COVERAGE
KTVB will live stream Boise State's press conference immediately following Saturday's game on KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channel, KTVB+ for Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV and the KTVB mobile app.
Bronco Nation can expect to hear from head coach Spencer Danielson and select players. Post-game coverage continues on KTVB.COM with a game recap, photo gallery, extended highlights and more.
Series History Boise State Success
History | Sept. 21, 1996 – Nov. 21, 2020
- Overall: Boise State leads 15-3
- In Boise: Broncos lead 8-0
- In Honolulu: Broncos lead 7-3
- Current streak: Boise State – 9
- Longest win streak: Boise State – 9 (2008-present)
- Most points scored: Boise State – 69 (2004) | Hawaii – 41 (2005)
- Least points scored: Boise State – 14 (1996) | Hawaii – 0 (2015)
Boise State's all-time record against Hawaii:
- Nov. 21, 2020: Win – 40-32 (Honolulu)
- Dec. 7, 2019: Win – 31-10 (Boise)
- Oct. 12, 2019: Win – 59-37 (Boise)
- Nov. 12, 2016: Win – 52-16 (Honolulu)
- Oct. 3, 2015: Win – 55-0 (Boise)
- Nov. 10, 2012: Win – 49-14 (Honolulu)
- Nov. 6, 2010: Win – 42-7 (Boise)
- Oct. 24, 2009: Win – 54-9 (Honolulu)
- Oct. 17, 2008: Win – 27-7 (Boise)
- Nov. 23, 2007: Loss – 39-27 (Honolulu)
- Sept. 23, 2006: Win – 41-34 (Boise)
- Oct. 1, 2005: Win – 44-41 (Honolulu)
- Oct. 29, 2004: Win – 69-3 (Boise)
- Dec. 6, 2003: Win – 45-28 (Honolulu)
- Oct. 5, 2002: Win – 58-31 (Boise)
- Nov. 10, 2001: Win – 28-21 (Honolulu)
- Sept. 18, 1999: Loss – 34-19 (Honolulu)
- Sept. 21, 1996: Loss – 20-14 (Honolulu)
Odds and Predictions Visitors Favored
ESPN's Matchup Predictor, generated using ESPN Analytics, gives Boise State an 88.1% chance of collecting its second straight conference win Saturday night on the road. The Broncos are 21-point favorites on ESPN Bet, with an over/under of 60.5.
DraftKings has the same three-touchdown spread in favor of Boise State as of Wednesday afternoon, according to VegasInsider. Other popular sportsbooks – such as BetMGM, bet365, BetRivers, Bally Sports, Caesars and FanDuel – have Saturday's spread at 20.5.
- Eric Olson (Associated Press) – Boise State 49, Hawaii 14
- David Kenyon (Bleacher Report) – Boise State 42, Hawaii 28
- Reed Wallach (Sports Illustrated) – Hawaii +20.5
Team Stats FBS Comparison
Team: Stat Per Game | FBS Rank:
TOTAL OFFENSE
- Boise State: 537.6 YPG | No. 3
- Hawaii: 360.2 YPG | No. 92
SCORING OFFENSE
- Boise State: 50.6 PPG | No. 1
- Hawaii: 24.2 PPG | No. 98
RUSHING OFFENSE
- Boise State: 301.2 YPG | No. 2
- Hawaii: 93.6 YPG | No. 120
PASSING OFFENSE
- Hawaii: 266.6 YPG | No. 37
- Boise State: 236.4 YPG | No. 64
PASSING EFFICIENCY
- Boise State: 146.90 | No. 47
- Hawaii: 126.83 | No. 95
TOTAL DEFENSE
- Hawaii: 309.4 YPG | No. 28
- Boise State: 402.6 YPG | No. 103
SCORING DEFENSE
- Hawaii: 19.0 PPG | No. 32
- Boise State: 30.0 PPG | No. 99
RUSHING DEFENSE
- Hawaii: 120.6 YPG | No. 46
- Boise State: 123.8 YPG | No. 50
PASSING DEFENSE
- Hawaii: 188.8 YPG | No. 37
- Boise State: 278.8 YPG | No. 123
PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE
- Hawaii: 120.39 | No. 41
- Boise State: 151.95 | No. 116
Individual Stats Players to Watch
PASSING
- Maddux Madsen: 85-of-135 (62.96%), 1,056 yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs
- Brayden Schager: 124-of-205 (60.49%), 1,328 yards, 11 TDs, 6 INTs
RUSHING
- Ashton Jeanty: 95 carries, 1,031 yards (10.9 avg.), 16 TDs
- Landon Sims: 36 carries, 148 yards (4.1 avg.), 1 TD
RECEIVING
- Cameron Camper: 18 receptions, 330 yards (18.33 avg.), 4 TDs
- Pofele Ashlock: 40 receptions, 428 yards (10.70 avg.), 4 TDs
TACKLES
- Zion Washington: 33.0 total tackles (23 solo, 10 assisted)
- Peter Manuma: 25.0 total tackles (20 solo, 5 assisted)
TACKLES FOR LOSS
- Ahmed Hassanein: 6.0 TFLs (25 yards)
- Jamih Otis and Elijah Rohbinson: 5.0 TFLs each
SACKS
- Ahmed Hassanein: 5.0 sacks (24 yards)
- Jackie Johnson III: 3.0 sacks (18 yards)
INTERCEPTIONS
- Ty Benefield: 1 INT
- Cam Stone, Jalen Smith and Logan Taylor: 1 INT each