Early-Down Rushing

Memphis has the stronger rushing matchup. Limiting steady gains is the clearest way for Boise State to avoid long, favorable drives.
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Tigers
2026 record through 2026-09-08T11:55:59+00:00: 2-0 · American Athletic
Saturday Index win outlook
73%
Boise State leads the Saturday Index outlook
Memphis win probability 27%; Boise State win probability 73%.
Broncos
2026 record through 2026-09-08T11:55:59+00:00: 0-1 · Pac-12

Boise State's best chance comes through the passing game, but that part of the offense has to improve on last season.
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The matchups most likely to shape Saturday.

Memphis has the stronger rushing matchup. Limiting steady gains is the clearest way for Boise State to avoid long, favorable drives.

Boise State has the stronger passing matchup. Memphis needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.

Memphis has the better big-play matchup. Boise State can keep the game on schedule by preventing chunk gains and forcing longer drives.