In his third season on the staff, Boise State offensive coordinator Zak Hill is hard-pressed to think of a tougher defense than the one he will see Friday.
“One of the best ones we’ve faced,” Hill said of Fresno State.
Truth is, the Bulldogs are as stout as any defense the Broncos have faced in their eight seasons in the Mountain West.
The numbers speak for themselves — Fresno State has allowed just 36 points in five conference games, and ranks No. 2 in the Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring defense (12.3 points per game), No.