Boise State Football: 5 bold predictions for October 2019

5. Offensive line will improve

The Boise State offensive line has been dreadful in the first four games of the season. They have also been banged up with two of the five starters out with injuries. To give some context, the Bronco offensive line has given up 13 total sacks in just the four games they have played and Hank Bachmeier has been one of the most pressured quarterbacks in all of college football.

Having upwards of 40 pressures and hits are taken by Bachmeier has not been an ideal start for an offensive line that is trying to take the stress off a young quarterback in his first year. Possible first-round pick Ezra Cleveland missing time looks to be a big reason why.

As the Broncos begin to get healthier up front, I believe they should get better push upfront and keep Bachmeier upright. There is not much worse than they can get upfront with how many pressures they have allowed, and getting healthier will be the biggest key for them to improve. Watch for this unit to be one of the most improved as the season moves on.

The bye week after the Air Force matchup should allow time for guys to get right.