FBS-CFB Game Preview: Boise State Broncos (1-1) vs. Air Force Falcons (1-1)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET (5:00 PM MT local)
Venue: Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Capacity: 46,692)
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network

Weather Forecast (Colorado Springs, CO)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Clear skies, low humidity, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal Rocky Mountain evening; no weather disruptions expected. Altitude (6,621 feet) could test Boise State’s conditioning.

Injury Report

Boise State Broncos (MWC):

QB Maddux Madsen (307 yards, 2 TDs vs. Eastern Washington) healthy.

RB Dylan Riley (123 rushing yards, 1 TD vs. EWU) available.

WR Chris Marshall (132 yards vs. EWU) active.

Defense intact, led by LB DJ Schramm.

Air Force Falcons (MWC):

QB Josh Johnson (112 passing yards, 25 rushing yards vs. Utah State) healthy.

RB Cade Harris (72 rushing yards, 63 receiving yards vs. USU) available.

WR James Roberson (51 yards vs. USU) active.

No major defensive absences reported.

Key Player Matchups

QB Maddux Madsen (Boise State) vs. Air Force Secondary

Madsen’s efficiency (61.5% completions, 3 total TDs last week) will test a Falcons defense that just allowed 49 points to Utah State.

RB Dylan Riley (Boise State) vs. Air Force Front Seven

Riley averaged 20.5 yards per carry vs. EWU; Air Force must prevent explosive runs.

QB Josh Johnson (Air Force) vs. Boise State Linebackers

Johnson is a dual-threat but struggled vs. Utah State; Boise’s linebackers must contain the option.

WR Chris Marshall (Boise State) vs. Air Force Corners

Marshall’s 132-yard outing shows his big-play ability; Air Force must avoid giving up deep shots.

Recent Team Form

Boise State Broncos (1–1, MWC)

8/30/25: L 28–21 @ Oregon State

9/6/25: W 51–14 vs. Eastern Washington

Trend: Offense balanced, defense rebounded after Week 1 loss.

Air Force Falcons (1–1, MWC)

8/30/25: W 31–17 vs. Sam Houston

9/6/25: L 49–30 @ Utah State

Trend: Offense still run-heavy, but defense exposed vs. Aggies.

Series History

Boise State leads the all-time series 8–4.

Last meeting: 2024, Boise State won 27–20.

Air Force has historically been tricky for Boise due to the triple-option, winning 3 straight from 2014–2016.

Betting Trends

Boise State:

1–1 ATS in 2025.

1 of 2 games has gone over the total.

5–2 ATS in last 7 MWC games.

Air Force:

1–1 ATS in 2025.

Both games have gone over the total.

4–1 ATS in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head:

Boise State has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.

Last two matchups went under the total.

Historical Betting Results

Boise State: Reliable ATS as a road favorite in MWC play; strong SU record vs. Air Force.

Air Force: Profitable ATS at home, especially as an underdog.

MWC Trends: Conference games between these two often trend under due to Air Force’s ball-control style.

Game Odds

Boise State Broncos        – 11

Air Force Falcons              51.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025