Kaye: Five thoughts and a prediction ahead of Boise State at Nevada

Boise State is undefeated in conference play and sits atop the Mountain West West Division standings. It's the Broncos' third loss of the season. They travel to Reno for a showdown with Nevada.

Boise State has lost three games to out-of-conference teams. The Broncos have had some good games, but they haven't been tested. Boise State's conference opponents are not very good. There are eight Mountain West schools that rank 90th or worse in strength of schedule. Boise could win the Mountain League and go to the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. If Boise plays in the championship game, they might have a good opponent. They might play at Wyoming. San Jose State and Air Force have the worst schedules in Mountain Western Conference.

Boise State is playing Nevada. San Diego State was rumored to be leaving the Mountain West for the Pac-12. The Pac 12 would rather have the Aztecs than Boise State. The conference realignment will probably change in the future.

Boise State is in a bigger conference. This means a better TV deal for the school. Boise State plays Nevada on Saturday.

Boise State is playing Nevada in the Fiesta Bowl. The team is not interested in money. Boise State would be better off staying in Mountain West. With the new 12-team playoff format, the highest-ranked Group-of-5 conference champion gets a guaranteed spot into the college football playoff. With Houston, BYU, UCF and Cincinnati off to the Big 12 next year, Boise would compete for a College Football Playoff berth.

Gloria Nevarez will be the next commissioner of the Mountain West Conference. She will take over for Craig Thompson. Nevares has been the West Coast Conference commissioner since 2018. Leon Rice and Nevarez go back to Gonzaga.

Boise State has 15 players committed in the class of 2023. The early signing period is in a month.

Nevada is a middling team that has lost seven straight games. They have a good running back in Toa Taua but not many other playmakers. Nevada has been good in takeaways this season with 10 interceptions.

Boise State is playing Nevada. Kaye predicts Boise State will win 45-6.