Venue, Date & Time
Location: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho (Capacity: 36,387, famous blue turf)
Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM MT
Broadcast: FS1
Weather Forecast (Boise, ID)
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff, dropping into the upper 50s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Appalachian State Mountaineers
QB Ryan Burger – Probable (ankle)
RB Nate Noel – Questionable (hamstring)
LB Andrew Parker Jr. – Out (knee, season-ending)
Boise State Broncos
QB Maddux Madsen – Out (knee, season-ending)
QB Taylen Green – Probable (shoulder)
WR Eric McAlister – Questionable (ankle)
Key Player Matchups
QB Ryan Burger (App State, 812 yds, 7 TD, 3 INT) vs. QB Taylen Green (Boise State, 945 yds, 8 TD, 2 INT; 210 rush yds, 3 TD)
Burger is steady but must avoid turnovers; Green is a dual-threat who thrives at home.
RB Nate Noel (App State, 356 yds, 3 TD) vs. RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State, 512 yds, 6 TD, 128 YPG)
Noel’s health is key; Jeanty is one of the nation’s most dynamic backs.
WR Kaedin Robinson (App State, 298 yds, 2 TD) vs. WR Eric McAlister (Boise State, 344 yds, 3 TD)
Robinson is Burger’s top target; McAlister is Green’s deep threat if healthy.
LB Logan Doublin (App State, 32 tackles) vs. LB DJ Schramm (Boise State, 38 tackles, 2 sacks)
Both linebackers are defensive leaders who will be tasked with containing mobile quarterbacks.
Recent Team Forms
Appalachian State (2-2, Sun Belt)
W 31–17 vs. East Carolina
L 34–28 @ North Carolina
L 27–24 vs. Coastal Carolina
W 38–14 vs. Old Dominion
Trend: Offense averaging 30 PPG, defense allowing 23.5 PPG.
Boise State (3-1, Mountain West)
W 45–30 vs. Utah State
W 38–24 vs. Washington State
L 35–28 @ Oregon
W 49–37 vs. Air Force
Trend: Offense averaging 40 PPG, defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Conference Context
Appalachian State: Sun Belt contender, looking for a Power Group of 5 statement win.
Boise State: Mountain West powerhouse, aiming to stay in CFP Group of 5 race.
Cross-Conference Note: Rare Sun Belt vs. Mountain West clash with national implications.
Series History
All-time H2H: First-ever meeting between Appalachian State and Boise State.
Note: Both programs are known for giant-killing upsets and strong Group of 5 reputations.
Betting Trends
Appalachian State:
2–2 ATS in 2025
2–2 O/U this season
5–2 ATS in last 7 road games
Boise State:
3–1 ATS in 2025
3–1 O/U this season
7–1 SU in last 8 home games
Historical Betting Results
App State 2025: Covered vs. ECU (-10.5), failed vs. UNC (+7), covered vs. ODU (-14.5).
Boise State 2025: Covered vs. Utah State (-6.5), covered vs. WSU (-3.5), failed vs. Oregon (+7.5), covered vs. Air Force (-5.5).
Game Odds
Appalachian St. Mountaineers 59.5
Boise St. Broncos – 16.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
