Venue & Kickoff
Matchup: Boise State Broncos (7–4) vs. Utah State Aggies (6–5)
Location: Maverik Stadium, Logan, Utah
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM MT
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Weather Update
Forecast for Logan, UT:
Temperature: 41°F at kickoff, dropping into the mid‑30s°F by evening
Conditions: Partly cloudy, winds 10–12 mph
Impact: Cold, breezy conditions may favor Boise State’s run game and limit Utah State’s passing efficiency.
Injury Report
Boise State Broncos:
QB Maddux Madsen (healthy, expected starter)
RB Ashton Jeanty (probable, minor ankle sprain; team’s leading rusher)
WR Eric McAlister (questionable, hamstring)
LB DJ Schramm (healthy, defensive leader)
Utah State Aggies:
QB McCae Hillstead (healthy, 2,400+ passing yards this season)
RB Robert Briggs (probable, shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Royals (healthy, team’s leading receiver)
DB Ike Larsen (questionable, knee; key defensive playmaker)
Team Recent Form
Boise State:
Won 3 of last 4, including a 28–17 victory over San Jose State.
Offense averaging 30.2 PPG, defense allowing 22.5 PPG.
Strong balance between run and pass, with Jeanty leading the ground attack.
Utah State:
Lost 2 of last 3, including a 34–21 defeat vs. Air Force.
Offense averaging 27.1 PPG, defense allowing 31.8 PPG.
Passing game is their strength, but defensive struggles have cost them late-season momentum.
Player Matchups
RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) vs. Utah State Front Seven
Jeanty (1,150 yards, 12 TD) is the Broncos’ offensive engine; USU allows 180+ rush yards/game.
QB Maddux Madsen (Boise State) vs. DB Ike Larsen (Utah State)
Madsen (2,200 yards, 17 TD, 8 INT) must avoid Larsen’s ball-hawking presence (4 INT this season).
WR Jalen Royals (Utah State) vs. Boise State Secondary
Royals (1,020 yards, 9 TD) is USU’s deep threat; Boise’s secondary ranks top 40 nationally.
LB DJ Schramm (Boise State) vs. QB McCae Hillstead (Utah State)
Schramm (95 tackles, 8 TFL) will be tasked with containing Hillstead’s mobility.
Series History
All-time: Boise State leads the series 23–5.
Recent: Boise State has won 10 of the last 11 meetings, including a 45–10 victory in 2024.
Utah State’s last win came in 2015 (26–20).
Betting Trends:
Boise State: 6–5 ATS, 7 Overs in 11 games.
Utah State: 5–6 ATS, 8 Overs in 11 games.
Head-to-head: Boise State has covered in 7 of last 10 meetings.
Projected Score: Boise State 34, Utah State 24
Bottom Line
This Mountain West rivalry tilts toward Boise State, whose balanced offense and stronger defense give them the edge. Utah State’s passing game can keep it competitive, but the Broncos’ run game and series dominance suggest a cover and a high-scoring affair.
Game Odds
Boise State Broncos – 3
Utah State Aggies 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025
