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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 01:00 AM UTC
Eastern Washington
14
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -20.4
@
FINAL
51
Boise State
0-1
MW
Power Rank: 5.8

Boise State defeated Eastern Washington 51–14 in a dominant performance.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:00 PM MDT
Stadium: Albertsons Stadium
Capacity: 36,387
Elevation: 2723 ft
HFA Rating: 2.9
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

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Power Rank Implied Line Boise State -26.2
Prediction Markets Boise State 50% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Home field — Albertsons Stadium
Weather: Overcast
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Overcast

Overcast

37.3°F

Wind Chill: 36.7°F
Wind: 2.0 mph SE
Gusts: 4.5 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 58%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Eastern Washington (Away)

This Week: 276.8 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 830.3 miles
Body Clock Time: 18:00
Rest Days: 7

Boise State (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 4312.6 miles
Season Total: 4312.6 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:00
Rest Days: 9

What are the key factors for Eastern Washington vs Boise State?

Eastern Washington: Key Factors

Quarterback Injury Concern

Starting QB Jared Taylor left the game on a stretcher after injury, which could impact his availability for next week's game at Northern Iowa.

Offensive Struggles Against FBS Opponent

Eastern Washington managed only 14 points and 178 total yards, with Taylor accounting for most of the offense (102 passing, 76 rushing) before his injury.

Defensive Vulnerabilities Exposed

The defense allowed 51 points and 500+ total yards, including big plays like a 60-yard TD pass and a 77-yard run, indicating issues with tackling and coverage.

Backup QB Performance

Backup Nate Bell scored on a 2-yard run but the offense stalled after Taylor's injury, raising questions about depth at quarterback.

Road Game Ahead

Eastern Washington travels to Northern Iowa on Sept. 13, needing to address offensive consistency and defensive discipline after a lopsided loss.

Boise State: Key Factors

Quarterback struggles and injury concerns

Starter Maddux Madsen threw two interceptions in a 51-yard first half before sitting out the second half with a protective boot on his lower leg. Backup Max Cutforth fared worse, throwing three interceptions, including two on consecutive plays. This raises serious questions about quarterback stability heading into next season.

Defensive breakdowns in the second quarter

Washington scored four touchdowns in a span of less than 13 minutes around halftime, including a 78-yard touchdown pass where Boise State's secondary left a receiver wide open. The defense allowed 38 consecutive points after an initial field goal, showing a lack of discipline and coverage issues.

Bowl game losing streak continues

Boise State dropped to 0-3 in bowl games under coach Spencer Danielson, despite winning three straight Mountain West titles. This pattern of postseason struggles could affect team morale and preparation for future high-stakes games.

Transition to the Pac-12 and tough nonconference schedule

The Broncos will move to the revamped Pac-12 next season, but their year begins with a challenging nonconference gauntlet against Oregon and Memphis. The team must address offensive and defensive issues quickly to compete at a higher level.

Coach Danielson's unwavering support for Madsen

Despite Madsen's poor performance and injury, Danielson expressed full confidence in him as the team's quarterback, stating 'I'm unwavering in the fact that I believe in Maddux Madsen.' This suggests Madsen will remain the starter, but the team needs to improve around him.

What happened in the game?

Eastern Washington travels 277 miles to this game, a short road trip.

Eastern Washington arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.

Boise State won by 37 in a dominant performance.

How do Eastern Washington and Boise State compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Boise State (5.8) over Eastern Washington (-20.4) by 26.2 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Boise State brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.9). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Eastern Washington and Boise State?

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Boise State won this game.