Yes, Idaho's defense on paper looks just awful, but when they played one dimensional teams like Bowling Green they won, including a 34-16 win over San Diego State a team with identical statistical rankings to Bowling Green. They also beat a MAC team in Northern Illinois 34-31 and NILL has one of the best defenses out of the MAC and plays in the better division of the MAC. Bowling Green did not face them this year.

I believe the WAC is slightly stronger than the MAC. You've got Fresno, Nevada, Boise and more. Actually Bowling Green actually faced Boise State and it was at home in a pathetic attempt as they lost 14-49 with -247 yards. Idaho played at Boise two games ago and although they lost 25-63 they out gained Boise by 56 yards. They will have to play on the blue turf again here today. I just trust a team that is used to playing on the blue turf over a team that's not. Although Idaho has such a hate for Boise that they will not occupy the home team locker room.

The best player in this game belongs on the side of Idaho and he may not be your traditional offensive player, but it's Guard Mike Iupati. He's 6-6 and 330 pounds and should go in the first round of the draft. Just watch this guy as Idaho beats up a 103rd ranked rush defense here today. Idaho has the #10 offense and maybe their defense lacks a bit, but Bowling Green can't compete here with a balanced offensive team in Idaho. Bowling Green can pass all they want with Tyler Sheehan and should rack up some good yards throwing to Mr. Barnes, but in the end there is plenty of tape out there on how to stop this passing game and with no thoughts of running the ball they will likely get stopped in the red zone a few times and have to settle for fieldgoals which is what will win this game.

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