Boise State’s Key To Victory Saturday Is Stopping This Dude

Boise State has perhaps its most important football game of the year this weekend as they prepare to take on undefeated University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Rebels (6-0) running game could present major problems for the Bronco's defense.

The Boise State Broncos enter Saturday's game against UNLV with a record of four wins and two losses, which places them third in the conference behind UNLV and San Diego State. The toughest remaining games for the Broncos include this Saturday's matchup against the Rebels, as well as San Diego State on November 15 (away).

The UNLV Rebels are perfect on the season so far, and boast a player who might be the conference's most explosive running back in Jai'Den Thomas. He will be a major problem on Saturday, so hopefully the Broncos' coaches are working on a plan to slow down the 5'9," 190 pound junior.

Boise State Will Have To Find A Way To Stop UNLV's High-Powered Rushing Attack

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After falling just shy of rushing for 1,000 yards last season, Thomas currently has racked up 577 yards on 72 carries, with seven total touchdowns. In comparison, the leading rusher for Boise State this season is Dylan Riley, who has 494 yards rushing (71 carries) and five touchdowns.

Saturday's kickoff is set for 1:30 P.M. The game time weather forecast is 60 degrees and mostly sunny. Come support BSU as they take on their toughest opponent in the conference.

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