1. We have never won in Boise.

2. Our defense has shown vulnerability, especially against above average quarterback play and athleticism.

3. Boise is a really good team. They are well coached, and have a solid quarterback. They have been one of the most consistent programs in CFB for two decades and find and develop talent really well.

4. We have a long history of heartbreak. And our biggest heartbreaks have come when the stakes are high, which they definitely will be in Boise.

5. Although this year has been fantastic, it’s still hard to trust this coaching staff. They have been prone to big let downs, and their record in rivalry games is not good. Now is the time to prove that they have put those issues behind them.

6. We win, and we will likely have our first undefeated regular season since 1984, and have a great shot at playing in the most high profile bowl game we ever have. The stakes alone should make any fan anxious.