Oregon State Beavers vs Boise State Broncos football sneak peek: Players to watch, stats, early betting odds

Oregon State kicks off the 2022 soccer season Saturday when the Beavers play host to Boise State at 7:30 p.m. in Reser Stadium.

OSU is trying to win its first season opener since 2015.

Here’s a first take a look at the Broncos:

Boise State at Oregon State

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday

The place: Reser Stadium

Tv: ESPN

Sequence historical past

Oregon State leads the collection 5-4. The final time the groups performed was 2016, when Boise State received 38-24 in Reser Stadium. OSU’s final win over the Broncos got here within the 2013 Hawaii Bowl.

Boise State star energy

Hank Bachmeier: One of the crucial seasoned quarterbacks OSU faces this season, Bachmeier has handed for six,108 yards and 35 touchdowns in 25 profession begins. Final season was Bachmeier’s greatest, as he accomplished 252 of 401 passes and three,079 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Scott Matlock: A 3-year beginning defensive deal with, Matlock had 8 ½ tackles for loss and 7 sacks final season.

J.L. Skinner: One of many leaders of a salty protection in 2021, the three-year beginning security led the Broncos with 92 tackles and three fumble recoveries. Skinner has six takeaways throughout his profession, 5 coming final season.

George Holani: The 5-foot-11 junior operating again ran for 569 yards final season, however did most of his harm late within the season, with 100-yard video games towards Fresno State, Wyoming and New Mexico. When wholesome, Holani has put up huge numbers, as he ran for 1,014 yards as a freshman in 2019.

Of notice

Just a few native ties of notice: Boise State head coach Andy Avalos took over the Broncos program previous to the 2021 season after serving as Oregon’s defensive coordinator. Holani is a relative of former Oregon State defensive deal with Stephen Paea. Boise State quarterback Sam Vidlak transferred from Oregon State throughout the offseason.

Level unfold

Beavers by 3

Likelihood of successful (1-5 scale): 4

Onerous to overstate the significance of this sport for Oregon State. The Beavers have misplaced six consecutive season openers. In what is probably essentially the most anticipated OSU season in practically a decade, the Beavers can validate the expectations with a win over a stable Boise State crew. The Broncos, coming off a 7-5 marketing campaign, are anticipated to contend for the Mountain West Convention title in 2022. Whenever you suppose OSU-Boise State, the considered a shootout involves thoughts. However prepare for a little bit of a shock, as this sport ought to lean towards low scoring. Each groups have better-than-average defenses. Boise State returns a lot of its key starters from a protection that gave up a median of 19 factors a sport final season. However Oregon State has a protection that’s BSU’s equal. The distinction might be the Beavers’ offensive line that permits OSU to manage the sport.

Early prediction

Oregon State 27, Boise State 17

–Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel