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3 Washington State Players to Upset Boise State
Washington State needs three key players to beat No. 21 Boise State in their rivalry game.
In brief
Washington State needs three key players to beat No. 21 Boise State in their rivalry game. Washington State Cougars must rely on Owen Eshelman, Khamari Terrell, and Linus Zunk to overcome Boise State's strong defense in their Pac-12 matchup. Originally reported by Washington State Cougars On SI.
Boise State arrives
Washington State Cougars face 21st-ranked Boise State in Saturday's Pac-12 rivalry game.
Owen Eshelman debuts
Redshirt freshman quarterback Owen Eshelman leads WSU offense with 425 yards and four touchdown drives.
Boise State defense
Broncos rank sixth nationally in third-down defense at 27.4 percent conversion rate.
Khamari Terrell
Cornerback Khamari Terrell must stop Boise State's rushing attack led by Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines.
Terrell's challenge
WSU missed a season-high 18 tackles in last game, testing Terrell's ability to hold edge against rushing.
Linus Zunk
Defensive end Linus Zunk targets Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen to force turnovers.
Madsen's passing
Maddux Madsen passes for 1,296 yards and 13 touchdowns with no interceptions in six games.
WSU's pressure
Cougars need defensive line to apply pressure on Madsen and force quick turnovers.
Game outcome
Washington State must overcome Boise State's strong defense to win Saturday's rivalry game.
The key point
Washington State Cougars must rely on Owen Eshelman, Khamari Terrell, and Linus Zunk to overcome Boise State's strong defense in their Pac-12 matchup.
