BOISE, Idaho — After a whirlwind of events since its loss at UTEP last Friday, the Boise State football team looks to bounce back in style on The Blue against San Diego State under the lights of Albertsons Stadium.
After the Broncos managed just 177 yards of total offense in a brutal 27-10 loss to UTEP last Friday, head coach Andy Avalos fired offensive coordinator Tim Plough. Boise State's 93 passing yards against the Miners ranks last since the program's FBS debut in 1997.
Now, the Boise State offense begins a new era under former head coach and longtime NFL coach Dirk Koetter. The Broncos also have a new quarterback at the helm for Friday's showdown with the Aztecs.
Fourth-year starter Hank Bachmeier told ESPN he has started the process to enter the transfer portal, Pete Thamel reported Tuesday. Hours earlier, Avalos announced redshirt freshman Taylen Green will start on The Blue vs. SDSU.
Friday's Mountain West Conference battle is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. MT at Albertsons Stadium. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
Check out KTVB's Game Day Guide for a full breakdown on ways to watch and listen to the game, key storylines and pivotal players in the Broncos-Aztecs matchup.
Before the action gets underway Friday, be sure to tune into KTVB's Bronco Roundup Game Day Show live from inside Albertsons Stadium. Join KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust on the sidelines for real-time injury updates, interviews and a live look at the Boise State football team on the gridiron.
The Bronco Roundup Game Day Show will be live on KTVB Channel 7, KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku and Amazon Fire TV and on the KTVB mobile app on Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. MT.
Once the game kicks off, make sure to follow the action with KTVB's Game Tracker and live blog, featuring a live scoreboard and the latest Twitter updates from Tust and Boise State football.
KTVB will live stream Friday's post-game press conference on KTVB.COM, the KTVB YouTube channel, and the KTVB mobile app.
Interviews with Boise State head coach Andy Avalos and players will be posted online soon after the press conference ends, so Bronco Nation can watch the press conference whenever and wherever they want.
Stay tuned to KTVB.COM after the game for a recap, highlights and comments from Boise State's Mountain West showdown with San Diego State.
STATS COMPARISON
Total offense: YPG - FBS rank
- Boise State: 283.2 - No. 121
- San Diego State: 293.5 - No. 117
Passing offense:
- Boise State: 163 - No. 114
- San Diego State: 73.8 - No. 130
Rushing offense:
- Boise State: 120.2 - No. 106
- San Diego State: 219.8 - No. 18
Total defense: YPG - FBS rank
- Boise State: 266.8 - No. 15
- San Diego State: 393.2 - No. 84
Passing yards allowed:
- Boise State: 159.8 - No. 13
- San Diego State: 258.8 - No. 96
Rushing defense:
- Boise State: 107 - No. 31
- San Diego State: 134.5 - No. 62
ESPN's Football Power Index gives Boise State a 75.7% chance to win Friday's Mountain West Conference showdown at Albertsons Stadium, listing the Broncos as 6-point favorites at home.
BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook and WynnBet Sportsbook also have a 6-point line for the game, while FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Aztecs as 6.5-point underdogs.
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