Boise State Broncos vs Washington Huskies – NCAAF Preview – Bucked Up LA Bowl – Dec 13, 2025
The 2025 Bucked Up LA Bowl will feature the Boise State Broncos against the Washington Huskies. The game will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, which is a dome. Fans can catch all the action on ABC at 8:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Boise State enters the postseason with a 9-4 record, including a 7-2 mark in the Mountain West Conference. Washington comes into this bowl game with an 8-4 record and a 5-4 record in the Big Ten. Both teams aim to finish their seasons with a win in this high-stakes bowl game.
Boise State Team Preview
The Boise State Broncos are on a winning streak, having won their last three games. They defeated UNLV 38-21, Utah State 25-24, and Colorado State 49-21. The Broncos have shown strong offensive performance, notably with 289 passing yards against UNLV.
Boise State’s offense ranks 23rd in points scored with 408 this season. Their rushing game is also strong, ranking 21st with 2,466 rushing yards. Key players like Dylan Riley have been important, rushing for 1,091 yards and scoring 10 touchdowns.
The Broncos have had some defensive struggles, ranking 106th in points allowed with 299. Despite this, they excel at creating turnovers, ranking 15th in interceptions with 14. Injuries are a concern, as players like Ben Ford are out for the season.
Washington Team Preview
The Washington Huskies have had an up-and-down season. They lost to the Oregon Ducks 26-14 at home. Their passing game struggled with only 129 yards and two interceptions.
In a game against the UCLA Bruins, the Huskies scored a 48-14 win. They showed strong offense with 214 passing yards and 212 rushing yards. This win was on the road at the Rose Bowl.
Washington’s defense ranks well in interceptions and fumbles recovered. They are 10th in both categories with nine interceptions and five fumbles recovered. However, they have some players out with injuries, which may affect their defense.
Bucked Up LA Bowl Betting Prediction
Washington has a strong defense this season, allowing only 233 points. This ranks them 69th in points against, which is better than Boise State’s ranking. Their defense has been effective with 23 sacks and 9 interceptions, which could limit Boise State’s scoring.
Boise State’s offense is ranked 23rd in points for, with 408 points scored this season. However, Washington’s defense is likely to challenge this. Washington’s defense is tough, and their ability to recover fumbles and intercept passes could disrupt Boise State’s offensive plans.
Washington’s home advantage and strong defense make them a solid choice to cover the spread. Boise State’s defense, which ranks 106th in points against, may struggle against Washington’s offense. This makes Washington -9.5 a reasonable pick.
- Pick: Washington -9.5
