FBS-CFB Game Preview: UNLV Rebels (6-0) vs. Boise State Broncos (4-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. MT

Broadcast: FS1 / Fubo streaming

Weather Forecast: ~64°F at kickoff, clear skies, light winds 5–8 mph,

Team Records & Recent Form

UNLV Rebels:

Last game: Beat Air Force 51–48 in a shootout.

Trend: Offense averaging 38.2 PPG (19th nationally), defense allowing 29.7 PPG (108th).

Strength: Balanced attack, +9 turnover margin (2nd in FBS).

Boise State Broncos:

Last game: Beat New Mexico 41–25.

Trend: Offense averaging 33.7 PPG (44th nationally), defense allowing 25.3 PPG (73rd).

Strength: Time of possession (34:05 avg, 6th nationally).

Injury Report

UNLV: QB Anthony Colandrea – Healthy (361 yards, 3 total TDs vs. Air Force). RB Jai’Den Thomas – Probable (577 yards, 6 TDs).

Boise State: QB Maddux Madsen – Healthy (1,570 yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs). RB Dylan Riley – Probable (494 yards, 5 TDs).

Key Player Matchups

QB Anthony Colandrea (UNLV): 1,403 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 68.1% completion; also a rushing threat.

RB Jai’Den Thomas (UNLV): 577 yards, 6 TDs – faces Boise’s 71st-ranked rush defense.

WR Jaden Bradley (UNLV): 493 yards, 2 TDs – deep threat.

QB Maddux Madsen (Boise State): 1,570 yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs – efficient passer.

RB Dylan Riley (Boise State): 494 yards, 5 TDs – power runner.

WR Chris Marshall (Boise State): 344 yards, 1 TD – reliable target.

Series History

Boise State leads the all-time series 8–0.

Last meeting: Boise State beat UNLV 21–7 in the 2024 Mountain West Championship Game.

UNLV has never beaten Boise State.

Betting Trends

Boise State is 5-1 ATS this season, 4-0 ATS as a double-digit favorite.

UNLV is 4-2 ATS this season.

Boise State has won 15 straight home games, tied with Alabama for longest active streak.

UNLV ranks 2nd nationally in turnover margin (+9).

Historical Betting Results

Boise State has covered in 3 straight games.

UNLV has covered in 2 of last 3 games.

Average combined score in last 3 Boise games: 60.5 points (slightly under line).

Average combined score in last 3 UNLV games: 55.2 points (under line).

Score Projection: Boise State 38 – UNLV 34

Game Odds

UNLV Rebels                      63

Boise State Broncos        – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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