Boise State’s push toward the College Football Playoff picked up real momentum in Week 8, and the betting market noticed.
The Broncos entered last week at +148 at DraftKings Sportsbook to make the CFP, sitting just ahead of James Madison at +190. Then Boise State took care of business with a 31-10 road win over Washington State, while the Dukes were stunned in overtime on the road at Appalachian State. That swing sent Boise State’s number climbing in a hurry.
As of Wednesday morning, No. 20 Boise State is down to +105 to reach the playoff, a sharp rise in its chances to make its second CFP appearance in three seasons.
The Broncos are 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Pac-12 play, and they’ll be back home Saturday night against Texas State. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.
Mountain time.
Boise State now owns the 12th-best odds in the country to get to the playoff. Among other Group of Six hopefuls, New Mexico is next at +250, followed by UTSA at +600 and Oregon State at +750. James Madison, meanwhile, slid all the way to +1100 after its loss at Appalachian State.
That matters because the highest-ranked Group of Six team in the final CFP rankings gets an automatic spot in the 12-team field.
Boise State and Oregon State are scheduled to meet at Albertsons Stadium on Nov. 14, while the Beavers, who are 5-2 and 3-0, visit Fresno State this weekend.
For now, Boise State remains the clear favorite to represent the Group of Six in the CFP.
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Boise State Faces A Massive CFP Moment Amid Growing Noise Around The Program
Boise State gets back to work this week with a home date against Texas State, but the spotlight around the program stretches well beyond the matchup itself. The Broncos are ranked No. 20, sitting at 6-1, and still trying to keep their push steady in a season where every game carries added weight. Spencer Danielson has tried to keep the focus on the field, while Texas State coach GJ Kinne also acknowledged the chatter around job speculation during a week when both teams have had to navigate a little extra noise.
The backdrop will make Saturday feel like more than a routine home game in Boise. Along with the football stakes, the school is set to honor one of its most celebrated former players when it unveils a statue of Kellen Moore at halftime, adding another layer to an already charged atmosphere. For a program trying to balance momentum, attention and expectations, it is the kind of weekend that can say plenty about where Boise State stands right now. [Read more 🡒]
Boise State Has Extra Buzz Around A Game That Already Feels Huge
Texas State coach G.J. Kinne is already treating Saturdays trip to No. 20 Boise State like a measuring-stick game, and it is easy to see why. He praised the Broncos culture and the challenge they present, noting the physical style both teams bring to the field, which should make for a rugged matchup even before kickoff.
The extra attention around the game has only raised the profile of a meeting that was going to draw interest anyway. Kinne also brushed aside the coaching chatter swirling around both sidelines, saying his focus is on Boise State and nothing else, as the Broncos prepare for a day that will carry added significance around the program. [Read more 🡒]
Maddux Madsen Now Has A New Link To Boise State Greatness
Boise States ties to its quarterback past are about to get a little more literal this weekend, with the school set to honor Kellen Moore in a way that underscores just how high the bar still sits in Boise. Moores college career made him one of the defining figures in program history, and now the former Broncos star is back in the conversation again as the current team prepares for a spotlight moment against Texas State.
For Maddux Madsen, the connection is more than ceremonial. The current Boise State quarterback has already heard from Moore, getting a surprise good-luck text from the man he is effectively chasing in the programs lineage. It adds a fitting layer to a game week that already has some extra meaning, with one Boise State quarterback legacy being celebrated while another continues to build his own. [Read more 🡒]