Ah, the smell of the gridiron, the roar of the crowd, the oddly sentimental sound of a marching band off in the distance. We've got a promising matchup on our hands between the Washington State Cougars and the Boise State Broncos, both of whom have shown they've got what it takes to be real contenders this season.
Let's kick off with Washington, who are currently riding high with a pristine 4-0 record this season. John Mateer has been throwing fire from the pocket with a 153.9 passing efficiency, 11 touchdowns, and 1039 passing yards in the last month alone. Can't forget his receiving core, led by Kyle Williams, Kris Hutson, and Joshua Meredith, who have been racking up impressive numbers, too.
On the flip side, Boise State's Maddux Madsen has held his own despite the Broncos having a slightly tarnished 2-1 record. With a 132.9 pass efficiency and just 1 interception, he's certainly not a pushover. Ashton Jeanty and Cam Camper are the standouts on their offense, with Jeanty dominating on the ground and Camper making considerable waves through the air.
Now, let's lock our eyes on the defense. Washington State's heavy hitters Stephen Hall, Adrian Wilson, and Kyle Thornton, have been putting considerable roadblocks in the way of opposing offense, while Boise State's Zion Washington, Andrew Simpson, and Rodney Robinson have been busily causing havoc in their own right.
But alas, folks, there can only be one winner. Though the Cougars have shown some teeth, I've got a hunch that the Broncos will take this one home.
Albert’s Prediction: Boise State Broncos by 8