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Boise State Football: 3 keys to victory vs. Hawaii in Mountain West title game

By Clayton Panzeri

BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 16: Running back Andrew Van Buren #21 of the Boise State Broncos drags a defender into the end zone during second half action on November 16, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 42-9. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 16: Running back Andrew Van Buren #21 of the Boise State Broncos drags a defender into the end zone during second half action on November 16, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 42-9. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 12: Running back George Holani #24 of the Boise State Broncos dives in for a touchdown during second half action against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors on October 12, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 59-37. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 12: Running back George Holani #24 of the Boise State Broncos dives in for a touchdown during second half action against the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors on October 12, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 59-37. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

1. Get George Holani going

Boise State’s freshman running back George Holani has been exceptional all year in the ground game. He has taken over the starting job from senior Robert Mahone the last three games and has played extremely well with over 300 yards in those three games. The more the Broncos seem to feed Holani the better the offense is able to run.

There was no question when it came to the freshman of the year in the Mountain West as Holani ran away with the honor. After playing lights out his first year with nearly 1,000 yards on the season, we should see him get close if not pass that mark on Saturday. He will be the cog that makes the Bronco engine go for the most part.

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Playing with a third-string quarterback is never easy, Holani can help the Bronco offense just as he has the last three games. Jaylon Henderson and Holani should make this game a nightmare on the ground for Hawaii all night as a rushing threat duo. Look for Boise State to feed the freshman on Saturday.

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