The Virginia Cavaliers will face off against the Boise State Broncos Saturday. Here’s how to watch one of the most exciting teams in college football online.
The Boise State Broncos hope to continue their strong start to the season as they play Virginia. Kickoff from Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho on Friday will be at 8:00 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will have the telecast. The available live stream will be on WatchESPN.
Boise State bounced back nicely in Week 3 after a devastating loss to Washington State in which the Cougars made a huge comeback from a 31-10 deficit in the fourth quarter to win in 3OT. The Broncos beat Troy 24-13 in Week 1 and New Mexico 31-10 at home last week. Montell Cozart has been a welcome addition to the quarterback position after transferring from Kansas earlier this year. He’s completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 348 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. His favorite target is Cedrick Wilson who has 16 receptions for 276 yards and two touchdowns Cozart leads the team in rushing, as well, with 179 yards and two touchdowns.
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However, it is difficult for an offense to sustain itself if it is held up by just one player. This is a major vulnerability for Boise State. They’ve given up an average of 24.7 points and 315.7 yards per game. It appears the Washington State loss was an aberration, but it will be interesting to see how a normal offense can test the Broncos in this game.
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Virginia is in a very similar situation to Boise State to start the season. They started with a 28-10 win over William & Mary before losing to Indiana at home 34-17. In Week 3, they dominated the Huskies of Connecticut 38-18. This will be the first road game for the Cavaliers, who have been able to stay comfortable with home games. Senior quarterback Kurt Benkert is playing the best football of his career. He had a career day against UConn. He threw for 455 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception on 30-of-40 passing. On the season, his completion percentage is 66.2 percent and he has passed for 976 yards, seven touchdowns, and just one pick.
Benkert’s favorite receiver is easily Olamide Zaccheaus, who has 26 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns in just three games. Not only can the team pass effectively, but their running game also has to be looked out for. Jordan Ellis has run for 219 yards and three touchdowns on 54 carries. Defensively, they’ve given up an average of 26.7 points per game against lackluster opponents. Virginia will need to improve before they begin conference play in the ACC.
Date: Friday, Sep. 22
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Boise, Idaho
Venue: Albertsons Stadium
TV Info: ESPN2
Live Stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV
According to Sportsbook Review, Boise State is favored to win this game by 13 1/2 points. The game’s over/under is 51 1/2 points.
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Boise State should win this game as they are playing on their favorite field. However, Virginia definitely has strengths they can use to exploit the Broncos and shock them.