UCLA Football: Get to know Boise State

Boise State wins and losses this season.

Wins by the Broncos this season.

North Dakota (42-18), at San Diego State (34-31), San Jose State (35-27), Wyoming (32-7), New Mexico (42-14), at Utah State (45-10), Air Force (27-19), and at UNLV (44-20).

Loses by the Boise State this season.

At Washington (19-56), UCF (16-18), at Memphis (32-35), at Colorado State (30-31), and Fresno State (30-37).

Broncos players that will and will not be available for the game.

Players who entered the transfer portal: Eric McAlister wide receiver who had 47 catches with 873 yards and five touchdowns. Taylen Green quarterback threw for 1,752 yards and 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also ran for 436 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

Players who are inquired: Stefan Cobbs wide receiver who has not played since the Fresno State game has 23 receptions for 241 yards and a touchdown this season. Maddux Madsen quarterback is out for the season and he threw for 1,191 yards for nine touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for 120 yards with two touchdowns this season.

Players who should be available and play in the bowl game: Ashton Jeanty running back who had 1,814 all-purposes yards this season while also not playing in two games this season. Every other major contributor is expected to play in their bowl game.

Strenghts and Weaknesses of Boise State this season.

Strengths: Ranked and tied at 36 in the country in Turnover gained (UCLA is ranked tied at 13). Ranked 24th in the nation in total offense (UCLA is ranked 43). Ranked 38th in time of possession (UCLA is not ranked in the top 50). Ranked 17th in team sacks (UCLA is ranked 5th). Ranked 31st in scoring offense (UCLA not ranked in the top 50). Ranked 12th in fewer sacks allowed (UCLA is not ranked in the top 50). Ranked 6th in rushing offense (UCLA is ranked 21st). Ranked 30th in rushing defense (UCLA is ranked 1st in the country). Ranked 7th in net punting (UCLA is ranked 40th). Tied for 30th in fumbles recovered (UCLA is tied for 19th). Ranked 6th in the fewest penalty yards per game. Ranked 15th in 4th down conversion percentage defense (UCLA is ranked 19th). Ranked 3rd in 4th down conversion percentage. Ranked 18th in 3rd down conversion percentage (UCLA is ranked 24th).

Weaknesses: Not ranked in the top 50 in total defense (UCLA is ranked 11th). Not ranked in the top 50 in scoring defense (UCLA is ranked 15th). Ranked 49th in red zone defense (UCLA is tied at 38). Not ranked in the top 50 in punt returns. Not ranked in the top 50 in the fewest passing yards allowed. Not ranked in the top 50 in passing offense. Not ranked in the top 50 in kickoff returns. Not ranked in the top 50 for defensive touchdowns. Not ranked in the top 50 in 3rd down conversion percentage defense (UCLA is ranked 31st).

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