Colorado State has covered the past four times it has faced a foe with a winning record and is 7-2 ATS as a visitor against a foe with a winning home mark.

Boise State is in a flat spot with a home game looming Thursday against BYU, in a much more prestigious matchup on national television. That's a revenge game for Boise State, which lost 35-24 to the Cougars last season. This leaves the backdoor open for Colorado State - if the Broncos even build up a huge advantage.

Colorado State lost its starting quarterback, Colin Hill, but backup Nick Stevens led the Rams to a bowl game last season and will be fine behind center. Stevens has the experience to keep the Rams in this game in this tough road venue.

Boise State is overrated. The Broncos are unbeaten, but they've played an easy schedule.