What's not working
Unlike last week against Wisconsin, Fresno State's short passes aren't working this time.
Boise State has picked off two passes and limited the Bulldogs to 10 yards on 4-of-9 passing.
Boise State's defense is sitting in a zone and simply reading the short routes that Fresno State is running, according to KMJ color commentator and former Bulldogs quarterback Jordan Christensen.
Fresno State would be wise to try to start stretching the field and throwing a few long balls to get the Broncos defense at least concerned about the deep ball.
What's working
Fresno State's running game has amassed 196 yards at the half, with 146 gained by Ryan Mathews alone. Mathews had scored on runs of 69 and 60 yards to average 16.2 yards on nine carries.
The Bulldogs' pressure toward the end of the second half also has been effective, stopping the Broncos on their final three possessions, including a turnover on downs just before halftime when Boise State went for it on fourth-and-long.
Fresno State's defense also has stepped up when it has mattered most, limiting Boise State to 2 of 7 third-down conversions.
Boise State has 166 total yards at the half, 100 on the ground on 14 carries.
Another weekend , another loss, this time a pasting...Hill doesn't have it.never did....No brains no cojones and the fans...........low lifes on parade..Thank God I'm a Spartan...Soon....... bags for the heads of bulldog fans to match their cool white shirts...%&*#$@#...Why is your radio station so dim...Rush limbaw, sans sannity...what an embarassment...