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Boise State Football: 3 keys to victory vs. Utah State in Week 13

By Clayton Panzeri

BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 16: The Boise State Broncos enter the field prior to the start of first half action against the New Mexico Lobos on November 16, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 16: The Boise State Broncos enter the field prior to the start of first half action against the New Mexico Lobos on November 16, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 24: Corner back Avery Williams #26 of the Boise State Broncos soaks in the victory at the conclusion of second half action against the Utah State Aggies on November 24, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 33-24. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 24: Corner back Avery Williams #26 of the Boise State Broncos soaks in the victory at the conclusion of second half action against the Utah State Aggies on November 24, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 33-24. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

1. Tighten up the secondary

The secondary for Boise State has been eaten alive all year. San Jose State quarterback Jordan Love threw for 438 yards just two weeks ago in a shocking effort. This was not an isolated game, unfortunately. The Broncos have been struggling against the passing game and you have seen chunk plays everywhere against the secondary.

Now the Broncos find themselves without the leadership of junior safety Deandre Pierce and could face another great quarterback. Josh Love is expected to play for Utah State and although he has had his ups and downs, the junior quarterback is not afraid to sling it. He has 2,600 yards and 13 touchdowns to his name but has trouble with turnovers.

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Love’s 14 interceptions on the year are a sign that the Broncos could finally grab some turnovers that they have been longing for. If the Broncos are going to win the game on Saturday the secondary has to be better than it has in previous weeks. If Boise State struggles at stopping the pass they will be in for a long night.

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