2009 Boise State Broncos College Football Predictions

2009 Boise State Broncos Predictions
2008 Record: (12-1, 8-0)
Coach: Chris Peterson, 4th year (35-4 overall)
Off. Coordinator: Bryan Harsin (4th year)
Def. Coordinator: Justin Wilcox (4th year)
Returning Starters: 13 (6 offense, 5 defense, kicker, punter)
Ret. Starting Quarterback: Yes (Kellen Moore)

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Offense: The Broncos return six starters from an offense that averaged 37.6ppg and 440.9 yards per game. They also bring back sophomore Kellen Moore (6-0, 184), who earned WAC Freshman of the Year in 2008. The lefty threw for 3,486 yards with 25 touchdowns last season. They do have to replace RB Ian Johnson at running back. Junior Jeremy Avery (5-9, 171) has experience and rushed for 614 yards last year. Junior D.J. Harper (5-9, 192) also has the speed to take it to the house every time. At wide receiver, they return two proven targets in juniors Titus Young and Austin Pettis (567 yards). Up front, sophomore center Thomas Byrd (5-11, 282) returns to lead a line that needs to rebuild their left side.

Defense: The defense returns just five starters from a unit that allowed just 12.6ppg (3rd in the nation) and 308.2 yards per game (20th). The losses shouldn’t be devastating as the Broncos had talented backups with experience. The only returning starter is All-WAC end Ryan Wintersywk (6-4, 260), a junior who had 11.5 tackles for loss and four sacks. He’s the only returning starting lineman, though sophomore DT Billy Winn (6-4, 279), who had 5.5 tackles for loss, was on the Freshman All-American team. At linebacker, they lose both starters (they play a 4-2-5). Sophomore Hunter White (5-11, 215) appears to have locked up one of the spots. The secondary returns four of five starters and should be the strength of the unit. Senior CB Kyle Wilson (5 picks) is back to improve his NFL stock. The leading returning tackles is junior Jeron Johnson (5-11, 190), who recorded 98 last year.

Outlook: The non-conference schedule features Oregon and Miami (OH) at home. They also take on Bowling Green and Tulsa on the road and UC Davis at home. This is a schedule that could put them at undefeated if they beat Tulsa and Bowling Green along with Louisiana Tech on the road. Hawaii is never easy on the road either, but they are fortunate to host Nevada and New Mexico State.

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