South Dakota vs Boise State Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The South Dakota Coyotes and Boise State Broncos meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at Albertsons Stadium. Here’s a South Dakota vs. Boise State Prediction. This article will include a South Dakota vs. Boise State Pick.

South Dakota Coyotes Betting Preview

The South Dakota Coyotes beat Eastern Washington, and they play Youngstown State next. The South Dakota Coyotes have won 8 straight regular season games. Austyn Modrzewski is completing 69.7 percent of his passes for 727 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Tennel Bryant and Brayden White have combined for 351 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Keyondray Jones-Logan has 6 receptions.

The South Dakota Coyotes’ ground game is averaging 251 yards per contest, and Charles Pierre Jr. leads the way with 261 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, South Dakota is allowing 22 points and 323 yards per game. Wade Abrams leads the South Dakota Coyotes with 24 tackles, Nathan Laperi has 2 sacks, and Ethan Carrier has 1 interception.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos lost to Oregon, beat Memphis, and they play Western Michigan next. The Boise State Broncos have split their last 8 games. Maddux Madsen is completing 56.1 percent of his passes for 402 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Rasean Jones and Akeem Wright have combined for 221 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Matt Wagner has 6 receptions.

The Boise State Broncos ground game averages 225 yards per contest, and Dylan Riley leads with 256 yards on 36 carries. Defensively, Boise State is allowing 27 points and 508 yards per game. Boen Phelps leads the Boise State Broncos with 16 tackles, Max Stege has 1 sack, and Travis Anderson has 1 interception.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

• Boise State has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Albertsons Stadium.
• Boise State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games at Albertsons Stadium.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Boise State’s last nine September games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Boise State Broncos Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Dylan Riley ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for rushing yards (256) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks 136th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (508.0).
• Boise State ranks 6th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (36:23).

South Dakota vs Boise State Prediction

Boise State is going to be big favorites for obvious reasons, as it’s usually the case in an FBS vs FCS matchup. However, South Dakota is not your typical FCS program, as this team has consistently made the playoffs in recent years and has won 8 straight regular season games. South Dakota is used to winning and won’t be scared of this moment. South Dakota is on a roll offensively and has four players who have at least 100 rushing yards. This is a good football program. I’ll take a shot with the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: South Dakota +23.5