COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Boise State has been far more efficient offensively and has carried that into a five-game winning streak, with its offense averaging 35.0 points per game and 6.2 yards per play while the defense has held opponents to 22.3 points per game. Washington State has struggled to keep pace on either side of the ball, scoring 20.1 points per game at 4.1 yards per play and giving up 27.1 points per game. The Cougars' four-game skid and 0-4 road mark point to a team that has had trouble sustaining drives and stopping opponents, while Boise State's 2-1 road record shows it has handled travel better than most teams in this matchup.
Boise State is the stronger team on current form, with a better offense, a sturdier defense, and a much more stable week-to-week profile than Washington State. The Cougars' offense has been too inconsistent to keep up for four quarters, and Boise State's scoring ability should be enough to separate by more than a touchdown and a half. My projection is Boise State 31, Washington State 17, which supports Boise State -12.5 and points to a comfortable road win.
