Broncos FootballThursday, November 12
Oregon State arrives in Boise needing a win after two straight losses
The Daily Boise team
Two weeks ago, Oregon State looked like a safe bet for the Pac-12 title game. Then came a 38-22 loss at Fresno State on Oct. 31 and a 42-21 home loss to Texas State, and Saturday is now close to a must-win for the Beavers. Boise State can clinch a spot in the Dec. 4 title game, plus hosting rights, with a win.
Oregon State lost at Fresno State and at home to Texas State
- Oregon State22Fresno State38 (won)
- Texas State42 (won)Oregon State21
Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho Statesman
- Passing yards: Braden Atkinson leads the nation with 3,169
- Receiving yards: Jesse Legree leads the country with 1,209
- Atkinson's hand injury: status for Saturday still unknown
The Broncos have beaten both of those teams, but not easily: 38-31 over Fresno State and 46-45 over Texas State. Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said he's “really impressed with their quarterback.”
Boise State leads Oregon State in both overall and Pac-12 records
| Boise State | Measure | Oregon State |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wins | 5 |
| 1 | Losses | 4 |
| 5 | Pac-12 wins | 3 |
| 0 | Pac-12 losses | 2 |
Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho Statesman
Sources: Idaho Press, Idaho Statesman