Utah State Aggies vs Boise St. Broncos Predictions October 3, 2026
Boise State will beat Utah State 31-13, with the Broncos’ balanced production against Western Michigan providing the strongest reason to favor them. Utah State’s defensive results make laying 19.5 points less appealing. Under 51.5 (-110) is the best wager at the supplied price, supported by both teams’ recent defensive performances, with medium confidence rather than a commanding edge.
Utah State Aggies vs Boise St. Broncos prediction and best bet
Boise State is the pick to win, and Under 51.5 (-110) is the official SportsJaw wager. The Broncos combined 204 passing yards with 173 rushing yards in their 32-7 victory over Western Michigan on September 26. That gives the forecast a concrete offensive foundation: productive passing from Maddux Madsen alongside a substantial rushing contribution from Dylan Riley.
Utah State’s defense makes the total more attractive than the favorite’s spread. The Aggies allow 22.0 points per game and held Troy scoreless after halftime in their latest outing. Those results favor a game in which Boise State wins comfortably but still has to earn its points. The projected margin is 18, short of the 19.5-point handicap.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Utah State at Boise State, 2026 college football, Saturday, October 3. Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network.
Records: Utah State is 1-3; No. 22 Boise State is 3-1. Both are 0-0 in Pac-12 play.
SportsJaw spreads: Utah State +19.5 (-105); Boise State -19.5 (-115).
SportsJaw total: Over 51.5 (-110); Under 51.5 (-110).
SportsJaw moneylines: Utah State +856; Boise State -1,450. The spread and total are evaluated separately below, with the Under selected as the single official wager.