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Clash at University Stadium: Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos in Upcoming Football Showdown

As the Boise State Broncos prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at University Stadium in Albuquerque, fans are eager to see if the Broncos can bounce back from their recent defeat. The upcoming game scheduled for September 10th is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the team.


Sep 30, 2022; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) scores  during second half  against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats San Diego State 35-13. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

The last time these two teams met on November 21, 2021, it was a one-sided affair with the Boise State Broncos shutting out the New Mexico Lobos with an impressive score of 37-0. The statistics from that game highlight a dominant performance by the Broncos, who managed an average gain of 6.2 yards per play and racked up a total of 427 yards. Their rushing offense was particularly effective, averaging over five yards per carry and securing one touchdown on the ground.


However, looking at more recent performances paints a different picture. In their last game against Oregon State Beavers on September 4th, Boise State struggled with turnovers and penalties that ultimately led to their downfall. With five turnovers and five penalties amounting to 35 penalty yards, they lost control of what could have been a winnable game.


The passing efficiency has been an area of concern as well; despite completing nearly 64 percent of their passes for an average gain of almost five yards per attempt against Oregon State Beavers, they threw three interceptions and failed to score any touchdowns through the air.


On defense, while they managed two interceptions in that same game, they couldn't muster any sacks or quarterback hits—a stark contrast from their previous encounter with New Mexico where they had three sacks and numerous tackles for loss.


New Mexico Lobos will be looking to exploit these weaknesses when they host BOISE at University Stadium (NM). However, given BOISE's strong performance against them in previous encounters and considering LOBOS' own challenges throughout past seasons—such as only winning three games out of twelve in the season leading up to November 21st—the odds seem tilted towards BOISE making amends for their recent slip-ups.


Broncos fans should expect head coach Andy Avalos to have addressed these issues vigorously during practice sessions leading up to this crucial match-up. It's reasonable to anticipate that BOISE will come into this game more disciplined on both sides of the ball—reducing turnovers will be key if they want victory within reach.


Come Saturday night under Albuquerque's lights at University Stadium (NM), all eyes will be on whether or not Boise State can execute effectively without succumbing to self-inflicted wounds seen in past games. Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds starting at 7:00 PM MDT on CBS Sports Network via satellite channel number 221.

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