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2008 Boise State Broncos Predictions
In terms of what the Broncos have achieved in the last nine years, seven ten-win seasons and 96 wins over those nine years, a 10-3 record last year with two of those three losses to close the season marred what was yet another strong season. A Bowl loss to East Carolina and the WAC title game against Hawaii will no doubt have left a sour taste in the mouths of some.

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There are some concerns on both sides of the ball heading in to 2008 and the early games will see some rebuilding take place, but there is more than enough good pieces in place to reclaim the WAC championship. The Broncos schedule has been kind, and on paper, an 11-1 season is realistic, but teams don’t play on paper, although Bosie certainly have an advantage on the blue carpet in Glendale. The one almost-certain loss is probably at Oregon. Everything else is winnable and there’s a nice build up to the trip to Autzen with relative layups against Idaho State and Bowling Green along with a week off. The road trip to Southern Miss will be a battle and WAC away dates against San Jose State and Nevada will be challenging, but overall this isn’t that bad. The big key is getting Fresno State at home in the regular-season finale. If they can beat the Bulldogs on the blue turf, the WAC title should be theirs. Since joining the WAC, the Broncos are 26-3 in November with all three losses coming on the road. They haven’t lost at home in November since dropping a 36-35 heart breaker to Idaho in 1998.

2008 Boise State Broncos Schedule
Aug. 30 Idaho State (Broncos have won 11 straight FCS Games by an average of 26 PPG)
Sept. 6 OPEN DATE
Sept. 13 Bowling Green ( (Boise State has won 15 straight regular season non conference games)
Sept. 20 at Oregon(Broncos have lost 12 straight BCS road games straight up)
Sept. 27 OPEN DATE
Oct. 1 Louisiana Tech( The Broncs have dominated the Bulldogs in the recent past winning 6 straight in this series by an average 24 PPG)
Oct. 11 at Southern Miss (BSU is 14-2 SU vs CUSA teams)
Oct. 17 Hawaii(Boise has won 6 of the L/7 meetings SU)
Oct. 24 at San Jose State( Boise State has won 8 straight meetings by an average of 4 TDs a game )
Nov. 1 at New Mexico State( Broncos won last years meeting 58-0)
Nov. 8 Utah State( Broncs have pounded Aggies of late winning 8 straight by an average 27 PPG)
Nov. 15 at Idaho( Vandals have been crushed by Boise State 9 straight times)
Nov. 22 at Nevada(BSU has pummeled the Wolfpack winning 8 straight meetings by an average of 34 PPG)
Nov. 28 Fresno State( In the Broncos last 48 conference games they have lost just twice, one of which was against FSU)

Challenging Boise State this year will be Hawaii, Nevada and maybe even New Mexico State, however,the biggest challenge should come from Fresno State. The WAC still belongs to Boise State and until the other teams can step up to the mark, it will continue to be so.

The season will be a success if Boise State wins the WAC title. The schedule works out well with the toughest league games coming late in the year. By that time the holes should be plugged and the lines should be jelled. Last year could just be a hiccup as the Broncos get back on their title train again.

Due to the success of the Broncos over recent seasons, it’s quite a surprise to find many positive trends and so few negative ones. Clearly, Boise State must still be flying under the public radar , or could it be the fact that the WAC is just being ignored.

Final notes & Key Betting Trends:
Boise State are 96-18 SU and 68-38 ATS since 1999.
Boise State are 47-24 ATS vs. conference opponents since 1997.
Boise State are 37-13 ATS at home on the ‘Blue Rug’ since 1991.
Boise State is 25-9 ATS vs. winning teams.
Boise State is 18-4 ATS vs. teams that average 425 or more yards a game.
The Broncos are 18-3 ATS when the Total is 63 or higher.
Boise State is 15-6 ATS as an underdog.
Boise State are 7-16 ATS playing on foreign soil.