Boise State football needs to be wary of surging challenger aiming for College Football Playoff spot
Marshall football team has won four straight games and aims to spoil Boise State's New Year's Six bid
Broncos are favored by 10.5 points but will have their hands full with upstart Thundering Herd
Boise State football is currently ranked No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings and is in a prime position to earn a bid to a New Year's Six bowl game. However, the Broncos will need to be wary of a surging Marshall football team that has won four straight games and is looking to play spoiler.
The Thundering Herd are led by quarterback Grant Wells, who has thrown for 3,125 yards and 30 touchdowns this season. Wells is also a threat on the ground, rushing for 425 yards and six touchdowns. Marshall also has a talented running back duo in Khalan Laborn and Rasheen Ali, who have combined for 1,850 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground this season.
The Broncos' defense will have its hands full with the Thundering Herd's offense. Marshall is averaging 38.2 points per game this season, which is good for 22nd in the country. The Thundering Herd also have a solid defense, allowing just 22.2 points per game this season, which is good for 38th in the country.
The game between Boise State and Marshall is scheduled for Friday, December 23rd at 9:30pm ET on ESPN. The Broncos are favored by 10.5 points, but the Thundering Herd are a dangerous team that could easily pull off the upset.
Here are some key storylines to watch in the game between Boise State and Marshall:
- Can Grant Wells continue his hot streak and lead the Thundering Herd to an upset win?
- Will the Broncos' defense be able to slow down the Thundering Herd's high-powered offense?
- Which team will be able to make the big plays in the clutch?
The game between Boise State and Marshall is sure to be a close and exciting one. The Broncos will need to be at their best if they want to avoid an upset and earn a bid to a New Year's Six bowl game.
