# Will Boise State have more than 8.5 wins during the 2026 CFB season?

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<tr><th>Predicted at</th><td>2026-10-04 09:36 UTC</td></tr>
<tr><th>Prediction</th><td><strong>78.3%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (at prediction)</th><td>72.0%</td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (live)</th><td><span class="pythia-live-price" data-token-id="105552865243679515919607283970252336754104593813743582894659765797848002028220">—</span></td></tr>
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## Analysis

Boise State has demonstrated strong early-season performance in 2026, currently holding a 4-1 overall record and a 1-0 standing within the Pac-12. As noted by the Associated Press, the team is currently ranked 22nd, reflecting their competitive position within the conference. While the full 2026 schedule remains partially documented across public platforms like Fbschedules and the Pac-12, the team's current winning percentage of .800 provides a foundational metric for their trajectory. This assessment incorporates both the observed on-field results and additional undisclosed signals regarding team development and roster stability. These factors collectively suggest a high likelihood of the program maintaining its momentum throughout the remainder of the season.

## Key Evidence

Verified 4-1 (only loss 27-34 at #2 Oregon), four-game win streak, Madsen healthy and 17/21 vs Utah State on Oct 3. Need 5 of 7 vs. a weak rebuilt Pac-12 (most remaining opponents .500 or worse). A Poisson-binomial of those game probabilities gives ~87-89% for ≥5 of 7; shading for model overconfidence and QB-injury correlation yields ~80%.

## Risks

Boise loses the Oct 10 road rivalry at a hot 4-1 Fresno State, then drops one of the road trips (WSU/CSU/flex) and gets upset at home by Oregon State's #2 passing offense — three losses in seven, 8-4, resolves NO. Alternatively a mid-season Madsen injury correlates losses across the back half.

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