Central Michigan vs Boise State 12/31/21 - Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl Picks and Predictions

By: Tony G |

Last Updated: 12/18/2021 at 7:30 PM ET

In the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, the Boise State Broncos will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on New Year's Eve for a 2 PM eastern time kick off. Central Michigan comes into this game with a record on the season of 8–4, and are winners of their last four consecutive games against Eastern Michigan, Ball State, Kent State, and Western Michigan. The last loss came against northern Illinois by the score of 39–38.

Boise State Broncos come into this game with a record on the season of 7–5, losers of their last game against the number 21 ranked San Diego State Aztecs by the score of 27–16. Boise has been winners of four of their last five games. The most notable victory coming over Fresno State by the score of 40-14.

Daniel Richardson is leading Central Michigan in passing with 2424 yards, to go along with 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions on the season. Lou Nichols is leading the team in rushing with 1710 yards and 15 touchdowns. Pimpleton is leading the team in receiving with 929 yards and four touchdowns on 58 receptions.

Hank Bachmeier is leading the Boise State Broncos with 3079 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and only eight interceptions on the season. On the ground, George Holani has 569 yards on 119 carries for one touchdown. Khalil Shakir is leading Boise State in receiving with 77 receptions, 1117 yards to go along with seven touchdowns on the season.

Although Central Michigan has a better record on the season the talent of opponent is heavily favored in Boise states direction. I do see the Broncos coming away with a victory in this matchup against Central Michigan. Final Score Prediction: Boise state wins 34-31.

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