Facing No. 2 Oregon, QB Madsen Will Try to ‘Power’ Boise State to Big-League Win
The Ducks bring a 38-game nonconference home winning streak into a matchup with Boise State, while Indiana starts its title defense against North Texas.
- On Saturday, No. 2 Oregon hosts Boise State at Autzen Stadium in a season opener. Oregon enters the game boasting a 38-game nonconference home winning streak, the longest active streak in the nation.
- Boise State leads the all-time series 3-1, though Oregon secured a 37-34 victory when the teams last met in Eugene two years ago. Both programs subsequently advanced to the College Football Playoff that season.
- Quarterback Maddux Madsen faces scrutiny against Power Four opponents, having struggled with interceptions in previous high-stakes matchups. He aims to improve against an Oregon defense featuring formidable linemen and linebackers averaging more than 300 pounds.
- Coach Spencer Danielson called Oregon "arguably the best team in the country" while preparing his squad. Oregon coach Dan Lanning noted his players remember the previous tight game and expect a cohesive effort.
- Following conference realignment, Oregon now competes in the Big Ten, while Boise State is one of six programs making its debut in the rebuilt Pac-12. This matchup reflects the transformed landscape of college football.
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BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — The Boise State coaching staff has given fifth-year quarterback Maddux Madsen a simple goal this season. “This is the year you need to be the best player on the field,” offensive coordinator Nate Potter has told him throughout the offseason. “And you need to be able to make it happen if […]
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