Boise State is sitting at -115 to -160 and has the best odds to win the MWC as per FanDuel. The team, coming fresh off a playoff run in 2024, has the promise of six defensive starters to return in 2025, along with an offense armed to the teeth. And yet, despite that optimism, ESPN’s Greg McElroy has favored another underdog team to beat the Broncos in their opening game.
Boise State will visit South Florida on August 28 to start their season. One would expect Boise State, coming fresh after a playoff run in 2024 and carrying that momentum, to come out as the winner. For instance, the return of their ace QB, Maddux Madsen, is reason enough to be excited. But despite the promise of having an ‘elite’ squad, at least on G-5 levels, South Florida won’t be a walk in the park for the Broncos. An