[Tommy]

Boise State, Oregon State both had glorified scrimmages in wins over I-AA foes last week. Both sides have nine starters back on offense. Home side won last three Boise-Beaver games, as Boise lost 30-27 at Corvallis last year (+3) but hammered Beavers 53-34 on blue carpet in '04 (-7.5). OSU is 3-8 vs spread in last 11 road openers, and 4-7 as recent road dog. Broncos have covered 61% after a win; they're 24-9 vs spread as home favorite, but 2-6-1 vs spread when facing a Pac-10 foe. Two senior QBs start, nine of possible ten starters return on OL. Would expect lot of points, but in Pacific Northwest, always good idea to check the weather.