Western Michigan vs Boise State Prediction Football Picks Today 9/26/26

The Boise State Broncos and the Western Michigan Broncos meet Saturday in college football action from Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. Here’s a Western Michigan vs Boise State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Western Michigan vs Boise State pick.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

This year the Broncos kicked off their season with a tricky draw against a good Oregon team in a road matchup. Boise State had a 24-24 tie going into the final quarter but couldn’t pull off the upset in a 34-27 loss. In game two versus Memphis, Boise State was down 20-17 at halftime. The Broncos fought back with 21 unanswered points from there though, winning 38-20.

In their third game of the season versus South Dakota, Boise State went into the locker room with a 21-14 edge. The Broncos ended up surrendering points in every quarter but also scored in every quarter themselves during a 38-24 win. QB Maddux Madsen was 22-of-31 for 208 yards and two scores. Dylan Riley added 198 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, and Sire Gaines had 17 carries for 102 yards and a score.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

Over on the Western Michigan side, they had a tough draw in their opener as well, hitting the road to take on Michigan. The Broncos fought hard in that one and pushed the Wolverines to the edge but still took a 13-12 loss. As for game two, Western Michigan managed to score points in every quarter (with 21 in the third) on the way to a 49-14 blowout win over Monmouth.

Matched up against Rice last weekend, Western Michigan was all tied up 14-14 going into the fourth quarter. After a wild final period, the Broncos emerged victorious 28-21 in the end. QB Broc Lowry was 14-of-20 for 116 yards and a score while also notching a rush TD. Jalen Buckley carried 13 times for 117 yards and a TD, while Aveion Chenault had three catches for 62 yards and a TD.

Boise State Broncos @ Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends: Week 4

Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Jalen Buckley ranks T1st in the Mid-American Conference for rushing touchdowns (4) this season.

Boise State Broncos Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Travis Anderson ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Two of Western Michigan’s three games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Western Michigan ranks T13th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (4.7).
• Boise State ranks 138th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (381.0).
• Boise State has had a higher time of possession than its opponents in each of its last eight games – longest active streak in the FBS.

Western Michigan vs Boise State Prediction

I’ll stick with Boise State. In their win over South Dakota last weekend the Broncos looked pretty darn good. Boise State posted 533 yards total (325 rushing) with 6.7 yards per play, 29 first downs and 8-of-13 on third-down tries. The two lost fumbles were just about the only complaints to make offensively. On D Boise State gave up just 36 rushing yards, 11 first downs and 3-of-12 on third downs.

As for Western Michigan, they managed 333 yards (217 rushing), 5.3 yards per play and 17 first downs versus Rice. The key in that game was the Bronco’s defense giving up just 1-of-10 on third downs, but they also surrendered 209 rushing yards. Boise State is going to push that run game hard here.