Boise State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Air Force in Week 4

Air Force is ready take on Boise State football in what promises to be an entertaining match up in the Mountain West in Week 4.

Friday night is the conference opener for both the Boise State Broncos and the Air Force Falcons at Alberstons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Each team is looking to start their Mountain West slate off with a win and stay undefeated. Both teams have played some entertaining games so far this season as well.

For the Falcons, after they routed the Colgate Raiders 48-7 they played a back and forth game Buffaloes winning 30-23 in overtime. The Broncos came back from a 24-6 deficit to beat Florida State 36-31 and held the Marshall Thundering Herd to nine first downs in a 14-7 win in their home opener.

How will the Broncos defend the Falcon option game? Can the Air Force prevent the legend of Hank Bachmeier from growing even more? Can these teams play an even wackier game than they’ve played already. Here are three bold predictions for Friday night’s tilt.

3. Air Force grounds and pounds

Air Force wants to run the ball, a lot. The Falcons are going to cut block, half-back inside trap and power option their way to points. They will have success against Boise State on Friday running the football for several reasons.

First, it’s difficult defending the option. Boise State was good against the run last year (122 yards per game allowed) but the Broncos face an Air Force squad that had success running the ball against them last season (201 yards).

It won’t be the run game alone, but the pass game that will open lanes for the Falcons in this game. Air Force throws more than their academy brethren, and they’ve had success doing it. The Falcons threw for 210 yards against the Broncos last season and threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns against Colorado this week.

If the ball gets over the head of the Broncos’ defenders, look for them to walk back a safety which could open the run game for the Falcons.