Game Day Guide: No. 13 Boise State seeks statement win at San Jose State
Two of the nation's most prolific offensive players square off Saturday in San Jose. Boise State visits the Spartans seeking its eighth straight win.
No. 13 Boise State takes to the Golden State on Saturday seeking a statement win at San Jose State in a showdown between two of the top-four squads in the Mountain West standings.
The Broncos can secure a spot in the conference title game with a victory and a UNLV loss against San Diego State. Beating the Spartans also keeps Boise State in position for the College Football Playoff as the Group of Five frontrunner.
Saturday serves as an opportunity for Boise State to turn heads with a flashy performance following a sloppy outing against Nevada. The Broncos – 24-point favorites on The Blue – overcame two turnovers in the 28-21 win.
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen completed 9 of 20 passes for 119 yards, one touchdown and an interception against the Wolf Pack, one week after throwing for a career-best 307 yards and four scores on the Aztecs.
The often-efficient signal caller hadn't tossed a pick since the Broncos' 45-24 win over Washington State on Sept. 28. A bounce-back game could be in store with San Jose State allowing 235.9 passing yards per game, ranked No. 95 in the FBS.
Successful pass defense could be the main key on both sides of the Mountain West matchup. The Broncos head to California ranked No. 110 in the nation, giving up 247.1 yards per week.
The Spartans tout the country's No. 5 passing offense, generating an average of 332.2 yards. Quarterbacks Emmett Brown and Walker Eget have each thrown for more than 1,300 yards this season, and Brown has 16 passing touchdowns.
Two of the nation's most prolific offensive playmakers square off at CEFCU Stadium on Saturday.
Heisman Trophy candidate and Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty leads the nation in rushing yards (1,734), rushing touchdowns (23), total touchdowns (24) and all-purpose yards (1,827).
San Jose State redshirt senior Nick Nash is No. 1 in the FBS in receptions (86), receiving yards (1,156) and touchdown grabs (13). Nash has at least one score in each game this fall – including a three-touchdown, 225-yard performance against Kennesaw State.
No. 13 Boise State is a two-touchdown favorite against the Spartans. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. MT Saturday, Nov. 16 on CBS Sports Network. Information on how to watch the conference contest 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 shows and post-game coverage, and more.
Game Information Broncos at Spartans
No. 13 Boise State (8-1, 5-0 MW) at San Jose State (6-3, 3-2 MW)
- Saturday, Nov. 16
- Kickoff: 5 p.m. MT (4 p.m. PT)
- Channel: CBS Sports Network
- CEFCU Stadium – San Jose, California
- Capacity: 19,000
- Weather: High of 63 | Low of 42 | Mostly sunny
How to Watch TV, Radio, Streaming
ON TV
No. 13 Boise State's road contest against San Jose State will be televised on CBS Sports Network, with Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Robert Turbin (analyst) and Amanda Guerra (sideline) 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 81.
- 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 Live in San Jose
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 pair of pre-game shows are set to provide everything fans need to know prior to No. 13 Boise State's showdown with San Jose State.
The first Bronco Roundup Game Day Show starts 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.
Tust and Frederick return ahead of kickoff with an exclusive look at players warming up, last-minute injury updates, sideline interviews and more. The in-depth preview live at CEFCU Stadium goes live at 4 p.m. Saturday on KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channel, KTVB+ and the KTVB mobile app.
Bronco Roundup breaks down matchup storylines, players and trends to watch, comments from coaches and captains, the College Football Playoff and conference title races, and more.
POST-GAME COVERAGE
KTVB will live stream Boise State's press conference Saturday night immediately after the game on KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channel, KTVB+ and the KTVB mobile app.
Bronco Nation can expect to hear from head coach Spencer Danielson and select players. All interviews will be made available via streaming and online following the press conference.
Coverage of Boise State's showdown with San Jose State continues on KTVB.COM with an in-depth game recap, photo gallery, interviews and key takeaways, extended highlights and more.
Series History Boise State Success
History: Oct. 14, 1978 – Oct. 7, 2023
- Overall: Boise State leads 15-1
- In Boise: Broncos lead 8-0
- In San Jose: Broncos lead 7-0
- Neutral: Spartans lead 1-0
- Current streak: Boise State – 1
- Longest win streak: Boise State – 14 (1978-2019)
- Largest margin of victory: Boise State – 77-14 (2003) | San Jose State – 34-20 (2020)
- Smallest margin of victory: Boise State – 23-20 (2006) | San Jose State – 34-20 (2020)
Boise State's all-time record against San Jose State:
- Oct. 7, 2023: Win – 35-27 (Boise)
- Dec. 19, 2020: Loss – 34-20 (Las Vegas)
- Nov. 28, 2020: Canceled (Boise)
- Nov. 2, 2019: Win – 52-42 (San Jose)
- Nov. 4, 2016: Win – 45-31 (Boise)
- Nov. 27, 2015: Win – 40-23 (San Jose)
- Oct. 16, 2010: Win – 48-0 (San Jose)
- Oct. 31, 2009: Win – 45-7 (Boise)
- Oct. 24, 2008: Win – 33-16 (San Jose)
- Nov. 3, 2007: Win – 42-7 (Boise)
- Nov. 11, 2006: Win – 23-20 (San Jose)
- Oct. 15, 2005: Win – 38-21 (Boise)
- Nov. 13, 2004: Win – 56-49 (San Jose)
- Oct. 25, 2003: Win – 77-14 (Boise)
- Oct. 26, 2002: Win – 45-8 (San Jose)
- Nov. 17, 2001: Win – 56-6 (Boise)
- Oct. 14, 1978: Win – 30-15 (Boise)
Odds and Predictions Road Favorites
ESPN's Matchup Predictor, generated using ESPN Analytics, gives No. 13 Boise State an 83.4% chance of claiming its eighth consecutive victory with a win over San Jose State on Saturday.
The Broncos are 14.5-point favorites on ESPN Bet as of Friday evening, with an over/under of 61.5. The spread opened at 14 on the platform, with a total of 60.5.
Bally Sports, Bet365, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars and DraftKings give Boise State a 14-point advantage on the eve of kickoff, per VegasInsider. The Broncos are favored by 13.5 on FanDuel.
Team Stats FBS Ranks
Team: Stat Per Game | FBS Rank
TOTAL OFFENSE
- Boise State: 496.2 YPG | No. 4
- San Jose State: 426.9 YPG | No. 37
SCORING OFFENSE
- Boise State: 43.8 PPG | No. 3
- San Jose State: 28.8 PPG | No. 61
RUSHING OFFENSE
- Boise State: 268.6 YPG | No. 2
- San Jose State: 94.6 YPG | No. 125
PASSING OFFENSE
- San Jose State: 332.3 YPG | No. 5
- Boise State: 227.7 YPG | No. 71
PASSING EFFICIENCY
- Boise State: 147.92 | No. 25
- San Jose State: 136.71 | No. 67
TOTAL DEFENSE
- Boise State: 359.3 YPG | No. 60
- San Jose State: 387.1 YPG | No. 89
SCORING DEFENSE
- San Jose State: 24.1 PPG | No. 64
- Boise State: 25.1 PPG | No. 72
RUSHING DEFENSE
- Boise State: 112.2 YPG | No. 23
- San Jose State: 151.2 YPG | No. 75
PASSING DEFENSE
- San Jose State: 235.9 YPG | No. 95
- Boise State: 247.1 YPG | No. 110
PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE
- San Jose State: 121.11 | No. 43
- Boise State: 143.88 | No. 109
Individual Stats Players to Watch
PASSING
- Maddux Madsen: 153-of-245 (62.45%), 1,908 yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs
- Emmett Brown: 125-of-217 (57.60%), 1,621 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs
RUSHING
- Ashton Jeanty: 224 carries, 1,734 yards (7.7 avg.), 23 TDs
- Floyd Chalk: 104 carries, 559 yards (5.4 avg.), 9 TDs
RECEIVING
- Cameron Camper: 34 receptions, 573 yards (16.85 avg.), 4 TDs
- Nick Nash: 86 receptions, 1,156 yards (13.44 avg.), 13 TDs
TACKLES
- Ty Benefield: 52.0 total tackles (38 solo, 14 assisted)
- Jordan Pollard: 82 total tackles (40 solo, 42 assisted)
TACKLES FOR LOSS
- Andrew Simpson and Jayden Virgin-Morgan: 10.0 TFLs each
- Jordan Pollard: 9.5 TFLs (28 yards)
SACKS
- Jayden Virgin-Morgan: 9.0 sacks (57 yards)
- Soane Toia: 3.0 sacks (14 yards)
INTERCEPTIONS
- Four Broncos: 1 INT each
- Robert Rahimi: 4 INTs
