The No. 23 Boise State Broncos (4-1) visit the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET, and the game airs on The CW. DraftKings lists the spread at BOIS -5.5 with a total of 48.5; moneylines are Boise State -230 · Fresno State +190. Below is our Boise State vs Fresno State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Boise State vs Fresno State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 23 Boise State at Fresno State |
| Records | Boise State 4-1 · Fresno State 4-1 |
| Spread | BOIS -5.5 |
| Moneyline | Boise State -230 · Fresno State +190 |
| Total | 48.5 |
| Venue | Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno, CA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | The CW |
| Head Coaches | Boise State: HC Spencer Danielson, OC Nate Potter · Fresno State: HC Matt Entz, OC Josh Davis |
Boise State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Boise State Broncos are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play, and they are ranked No. 23 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 34-27 at Oregon; Sep 12 — W 38-20 vs Memphis; Sep 19 — W 38-24 vs South Dakota; Sep 26 — W 32-7 at Western Michigan; Oct 3 — W 37-18 vs Utah State. Most recently, Boise State beat Utah State 37-18 at home. Through 5 games, Boise State is averaging 34.4 points scored and 20.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Spencer Danielson (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Nate Potter. Defensive coordinator: Erik Chinander.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Maddux Madsen (QB) — 87/132, 1,058 yards, 11 TD
- Rushing leader: Dylan Riley (RB) — 108 carries, 685 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Rasean Jones (WR) — 23 receptions, 359 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Jayden Virgin-Morgan (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Boen Phelps (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.4 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.6 points per game; Dylan Riley’s production on the ground (685 rushing yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Valley Children's Stadium.
Fresno State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Fresno State Bulldogs are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in Pac-12 play. Results to date: Sep 4 — L 39-0 at USC; Sep 12 — W 49-3 vs Sacramento State; Sep 19 — W 26-10 at San José State; Sep 26 — W 38-24 vs Rice; Oct 3 — W 26-6 at Washington State. Most recently, Fresno State beat Washington State 26-6 on the road. Through 5 games, Fresno State is averaging 27.8 points scored and 16.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Matt Entz (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Josh Davis. Defensive coordinator: Nick Benedetto.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jayden Mandal (QB) — 91/137, 1,034 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Rayshon Luke (RB) — 42 carries, 286 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Josiah Freeman (WR) — 25 receptions, 322 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Dylan Hampsten (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: K'vion Thunderbird (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 16.4 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Valley Children's Stadium against Boise State.
How to Watch Boise State vs Fresno State
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno, CA
- TV / Streaming: The CW
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.