So why did Boise State lose ground while idle? Believe it or not, the drop has nothing to do with Virginia Tech's loss. Ohio State looked so good that I changed my opinion. If the Buckeyes and Broncos met on a neutral field, I now believe Ohio State would win. Boise State doesn't enjoy all the advantages of wealthy programs like Ohio State, but that doesn't mean I can grade on a curve. That's not fair to the other teams. On the other hand, I still believe Boise State can beat all the teams ranked below.