FBS-CFB Game Preview: Boise State Broncos (5-2) vs. Nevada Wolf Pack (1-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Venue: Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada

Kickoff: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT local)

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 61°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph), low humidity – crisp fall night in Reno.

Injury Report

Boise State: No major injuries reported; QB Maddux Madsen and RB Dylan Riley both healthy.

Nevada: No significant injuries; QB Carter Jones expected to start.

Key Player Matchups

QB Maddux Madsen (Boise St.): 1,823 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.3% completions.

QB Carter Jones (Nevada): 500 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs, 64.9% completions.

RB Dylan Riley (Boise St.): 695 yards, 6 TDs, including a 201-yard game vs. UNLV.

RB Caleb Ramseur (Nevada): 310 yards, 2 TDs.

WR Chris Marshall (Boise St.): 440 yards, 2 TDs.

WR Jett Carpenter (Nevada): 198 yards, 0 TDs.

Recent Team Forms

Boise State:

Last game: 56-31 win over UNLV.

Offense: 478.6 YPG (12th FBS), 36.9 PPG (20th).

Defense: 351.7 YPG allowed, 26.1 PPG allowed.

Nevada:

Last game: 24-22 loss to New Mexico.

Offense: 302 YPG (128th FBS), 15.6 PPG (133rd – last in FBS).

Defense: 374.6 YPG allowed, 28.0 PPG allowed.

Series History

Boise State leads the all-time series 32-14.

Broncos have won 8 straight vs. Nevada, including a 45-17 victory in 2024.

Last Nevada win: 2010 (the famous Colin Kaepernick-led upset).

Betting Trends:

Boise State is 6-1 ATS this season.

Nevada is 3-4 ATS, but 1-0 ATS as a 22.5+ point underdog.

Boise games average 61.2 total points (Over trend).

Nevada games average 45.8 total points (Under trend).

Historical Betting Results

Boise State: 5-1 as a favorite, 6-1 ATS overall.

Nevada: 0-6 SU as an underdog, 3-4 ATS.

Totals: Boise has hit the Over in 2 of last 3; Nevada has gone Under in 2 of last 3.

Projected Score: Boise State 41, Nevada 13

Game Odds

Boise State Broncos        – 22.5

Nevada Wolf Pack           51.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 23, 2025