Game Day Vitals: Boise State vs. Colorado State - 02/18/14

Not only did the Broncos get a much needed "good" win against New Mexico last week, they also got some much needed rest. The injury bug hasn't been completely horrible, but the legs had to be tired—maybe the main culprit for multiple late game meltdowns. There is one massive injury, Jeff Elorriaga's back, and here's the latest:

Talked with Boise State coach Leon Rice, who said Jeff Elorriaga is basically going to be a game-time decision every game due to his back.

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) February 18, 2014

Rice says Elorriaga has broken bone in back but was cleared to play. Can't get worse. Will depend on pain, stiffness on game night.

— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) February 18, 2014

Rice gets a little emotional talking about Elorriaga, who played 2 minutes: "he's literally broken his back for this program."

— Dave Southorn (@IDS_Southorn) February 13, 2014

Boise State has never won in Fort Collins, but I like a rejuvenated Broncos club to put a hurt on the Rams.

Game Information

Time: 7:00pm MST
TV: ESPN3
Internet Audio: Link
Radio: KBOI (670 AM)

Boise State

Record: 16-9 (6-6 MW)
Best Win: vs NEW MEXICO (RPI: 32)
Worst Loss: @ Utah State (RPI: 115)
RPI: 60 (Trend: ▲)
Points Per Game: 76.8
Points Allowed Per Game: 68.6
Top Player: Anthony Drmic - 17.2ppg, 4.7rpg,

Colorado State

Record: 14-12 (5-8 MW)
Best Win: vs New Mexico State (RPI: 82)
Worst Loss: vs Denver (RPI: 144)
RPI: 148
Points Per Game: 73.1
Points Allowed Per Game: 68.4
Top Players: J.J. Avila (16.9ppg) and Daniel Bejarano (16.2ppg) - Both are the top two in points, rebounds and assists per game for Colorado State