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CSU & Boise State: Unlikely Mountain West Rivals Clash
17 Jan
Summary
- Both teams have losing conference records, desperate for a win.
- The game is nationally televised on FS1, starting at 8:30 p.m. MT.
- Advanced metrics project a close game with Boise State favored.

The Colorado State Rams and Boise State Broncos, typically strong contenders in the Mountain West Conference, find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to face each other on January 16th. Both teams are experiencing uncharacteristic struggles, entering the game with a combined conference record of 3 wins and 9 losses.
Boise State is currently mired in a four-game losing streak, while Colorado State has lost two of their last three contests. This desperation for a victory will be palpable when they meet at Extra Mile Arena in Boise. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time and will be broadcast nationally on FS1.
Despite their current struggles, advanced metrics from KenPom and Bart Torvik suggest a closely contested game, with Boise State projected to win by a narrow margin. Both teams will be looking to this matchup as a critical opportunity to regain momentum in their conference play.




