Boise State Broncos vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boise State Broncos vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-1) will try to defeat the Boise State Broncos (2-1) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Western Michigan opens this contest as 7-point underdogs. The total is set at 47.5.

The Boise State Broncos come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Broncos stepped onto the field against the South Dakota Coyotes and went home with a win by a final score of 38-24. The Boise State Broncos ran the rock 48 times and accrued 325 yards, earning them an average of 6.8 yards per tote. In the game, they ran 79 plays which gave them a total of 533 yds. Boise State relinquished 12 pass completions on 28 tries for 243 yards, and a completion rate of 42.9%. In the running game, the Broncos conceded 36 yards on 22 attempts, which averages out to 1.6 yds per rush surrendered.

The Broncos have earned 1,385 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Boise State has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 2 times. Boise State has recorded 75 first downs as a team, and they have committed 17 infractions for 151 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 258.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 15th in the country. When it comes to scoring points, the Boise State Broncos have an average of 34.3 PPG.

The Broncos are ranked 100th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 26.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 96.7 yards on the ground per contest for the year. For the year, they have conceded 290 yards via the ground game in 3 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Broncos have allowed 1,005 yds which puts them in 134th in Division 1. They have yielded 335.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.9%. Overall, they have given up 431.7 yards per game ranking them 123rd in Division 1. They have granted 7 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Broncos head into this matchup 2-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Broncos got the victory with a final of 28-21 against the Rice Owls. Western Michigan rushed the ball for 5.2 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 217 yards on 42 attempts. The Broncos finished the contest with a total of 333 yards while running 63 plays (5.3 yards per play). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion rate of 61.1%, relinquishing 121 yards on 11 out of 18 through the air. Western Michigan conceded 44 running attempts for 209 yards (4.8 yds per rush).

The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 322.7 yards per contest, which ranks them 119th in the country. The Western Michigan offense has accrued 153 yds of penalties on 17 violations, which is 93rd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They average 165.7 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 497 yards for the season. They have given away no interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to record 57 first downs. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Broncos are ranked 82nd in the nation with 29.7 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Broncos currently sit at 471 passing yards as well as holding an average of 157.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 121st in the nation.

Western Michigan has allowed a total of 473 yards rushing (157.7 yards per contest) and 4 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have allowed 3 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 188.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 57th in Division 1. This year, they have relinquished 48 total points. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles recovered and 1 pick so far this year. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 200 plays, which ranks 87th in college football. The Broncos are conceding 16.0 PPG, ranking them 31st in college football.

Who will win tonight's Broncos/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos -7.0

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