Overview
- Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with the game on ABC and streaming via ESPN platforms.
- Sportsbooks price Washington around -9.5 to -10 with a total near 52.5 and Boise State listed at roughly +285 on the moneyline.
- Coaches had limited prep after the matchup was finalized on an accelerated timeline, a factor analysts say could tamp down aggressiveness and scoring.
- Washington starts dual-threat quarterback Demond Williams, who has 21 passing touchdowns and six rushing scores, while Boise State’s offense was boosted by QB Maddux Madsen’s return for the Mountain West title win.
- Predictive models and public picks are mixed, with CBS Sports’ SportsLine simulations showing value on Boise State +10 as opt-outs and even team decisions to skip bowls, such as Notre Dame’s, shape expectations across the slate.