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LOL, I don't think anyone here underestimates Boise State. Without a doubt though, the Broncos will be rebuilding, while MSU brings back an extremely talented and experienced defense. Add the best OL in Dantonio history, and MSU is looking at being rightfully favored by a TD.

I have a ton of respect for Boise State. Chris Petersen built a winning foundation there, and their depth is remarkable for a program that doesn't have the luxury of bringing in top recruiting classes every year. Every year we think, "Oh, Boise lost these guys so they're going to drop off." Nope, doesn't happen. They also beat about every AQ school they play. You hear people say things like, "that's easy to do when you only have to play a couple a year." Nonsense. You line up and play the game. The better team wins 9 outta 10.

Looking forward to a great game. I think it will go down to the wire.

If it is down to the wire, I will be disappointed. No way we shouldn't:

- Be able to force at least 2 big TOs.

- Force a large number of punts early.

- Run at will on them.

- Have 2-3 big plays in the passing game off of play action.

Reading up on them, this team has some talent on the OL, at QB and at TE. They will be good. But they will not be as good as last year's O for BSU, at least not yet. Meanwhile, our D is tested and proven.

Wow, way to pick 3 games out of the entire history of your program. MSU plays 3 tougher opponents, EVERY YEAR, during their Big Ten conference schedule alone.

"College football began in 2009."

Signed,

Boise State

Look, I think MSU should be favored to win this game. I think the line should be 7 points based on being at home and returning an outstanding defense.

Any MSU fan that thinks BSU doesn't have a chance in this one... sounds awfully similar to others we have played before. BSU fans understand we absolutely have a chance. Our staff does a phenomenal job preparing largely unheralded players to execute flawlessly at the highest level.

And to the poster that says Petersen can't manage to match-ups that favor his players' strengths...the guy is 73-6 and the #1 target on coaching searches from Florida to Penn St. to UCLA for a reason.

Here is my call. MD enjoys the trickeration. Given BSU's reputation, I bet he tries to out trick Petersen who in a way set the standard in that Fiesta Bowl. I expect MD to open the playbook up a bit.

Absolutely not. We won't get crazy when we have a new QB and WRs. That takes a level of execution they won't be trusted with in the first game. We'll grind it out on the ground and let Maxwell make smart, safe plays. Our defense has wayyy too much power and speed to make any offensive hijinks necessary.

In no way do I see anything like a blowout, but in no way do I see Boise matching up favorably ANYWHERE. If Moore and even half of the 11 guys lost on D were coming back I would be worried, but this looks like a two-TD margin of victory in a low-scoring game.

Doubtful. We save that for ND. I view two teams as a wash on offense, MSU with the advantage on D, plus home field. We should win, but BSU is outstanding in executing their game plans.

that's a challenge you'd win because well... who the hell talks about boise state football?

...he does?

Defensive line...ouch. Zero returning starters. They have 3 quality back-ups from last year who are expected to step in, and they have a JUCO they are also relying on. Couple this with the weak LB corps...we should be able to run the fuck out of this D.

The JUCO DE turned down, according to this article, some bigger schools for Boise, and has decent size.