San Jose State has raced off to an unexpected 6-0 start en route to the Mountain West Championship game. Will Boise State take home the conference crown again? Or will there be new kings of the conference?
Betting Odds and Trends
- Boise State -6.5
- O/U 56.5
- San Jose State is 3-0 ATS as an underdog in 2020
- The over has been hit in 5 of 6 games when Boise State is playing this year
San Jose State is making their first appearance in the MWC championship game
- Teams playing in their first appearance of the MWC championship game are: 3-4
Boise State’s record in the MWC Championship game: 3-1
- 4th straight appearance
Steady passing attack has been a key to San Jose State’s perfect start
- Nick Starkel leads MWC in passer rating (164.3)
- Starkel has had at least 2 touchdowns in every game this season
- Bailey Gaither leads the Spartan receivers with 627 yards and 4 touchdowns
Tyler Nevens has stepped up big time down the stretch
- Has a rushing TD in 4 straight games
- Rushed for 150+ yards in back to back games despite not getting more than 20 carries
- Averages 8.9 yards per carry on the year
The Spartans’ defense has held Mountain West teams in check
- Haven’t allowed more than 24 points in a game this season
- Recorded a turnover in 5 of 6 games
- Cade Hall leads the way with 8 sacks on the year (T-5th in FBS)
Hank Bachmeier is finally healthy and hopes to match Starkel’s production on the opposite side
- Bachmeier missed 2 games in this season and will be playing in just his 2nd game in 28 days
- Despite missing 2 games, Bachmeier kept up with the MWC QB’s ranking 5th in passing yards (929) and passing TD’s (6)
Khalil Shakir has been the most dynamic playmaker for the Broncos
- 786 yards from scrimmage (634 receiving and 152 rushing)
- 6 touchdowns
- 12.7 yards per touch
- Shakir has 46 receptions this season (no other Bronco has more than 17)
Who has the coaching advantage? Bryan Harsin or Brett Brennan?
- Boise State is 3-0 against San Jose State under Bryan Harsin
- Harsin beat Brennan in their only head to head matchup last season
Last time these two teams met: 11/2/2019
- Boise State beat San Jose State on the road in a shootout by a score of 52-42
- Tre Walker and Bailey Gaither combined for 17 catches and 303 yards
- Boise State went on a 21-8 run in the 4th quarter to close out the game
Who will leave Vegas as the Mountain West Champ? Let me know on Twitter @James_Costanz
