WAC title on line in Boise
Unbeaten Broncos face red-hot Hawaii
BOISE – Boise State looks like it’s finally going to get one of those tough tests that have been so absent from its schedule for more than a month now.
The Broncos’ last four wins have come easily as they built big, early leads against softies like Toledo, New Mexico State and San Jose State, resting Kellen Moore and crew early in the second half.
No. 2 Boise State’s easy road stands to get a lot rougher today when streaking Hawaii pays a visit to Bronco Stadium. The Warriors (7-2, 5-0 WAC) have won six straight, boast the nation’s most potent passing attack and a defense that excels at forcing turnovers.
Hawaii’s midseason resurgence has also raised the stakes in the battle for the WAC title.
Both coaches insist the showdown will have all the intensity of their 2007 matchup, when Hawaii, led by Colt Brennan, outscored the Broncos to win the conference title and a trip to the Sugar Bowl.
“Our team gets it,” Boise (7-0, 3-0) coach Chris Petersen said. “To have a team that is as hot as anybody in the country right now – this is going to be a good, tough, hard-nosed WAC championship-type game.”
During their six-game winning streak, the Warriors have buried teams by an average of 30 points per game and dispatched with rivals Fresno State and a Nevada team ranked No. 25.