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Boise State Beats Western Michigan 32-7 Behind Madsen's 3 TD Passes
Maddux Madsen threw 3 touchdown passes and Dylan Riley ran for 138 yards as Boise State held Western Michigan to 223 yards.
On Saturday, Boise State defeated Western Michigan 32-7 at Waldo Stadium, rebounding from a poor showing against FCS South Dakota to close non-conference play with a dominant road victory.
With Sire Gaines sidelined due to a wrist injury, quarterback Maddux Madsen threw three touchdown passes and running back Dylan Riley rushed for 138 yards, successfully shouldering the offensive load.
Boise State out-gained Western Michigan 377-223 total yards, while tight end Matt Wagner recorded a career-high 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns to sustain the Broncos' offensive dominance.
The victory positions Boise State into the top 'Group of 6' spot for College Football Playoff consideration, while Western Michigan now faces a difficult path to remain in contention.
Boise State hosts Utah State next Saturday for its Pac-12 Conference opener while riding a three-game win streak, whereas Western Michigan travels to Buffalo to begin Mid-American Conference play.