No. 20 Boise State Rallies to Beat Texas State 46-45 After Blowing a 25-Point Halftime Lead
Max Cutforth threw three late touchdown passes as Boise State erased a 25-point halftime deficit and kept its playoff hopes alive.
- Boise State overcame a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat Texas State 46-45 on Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium, as starting quarterback Maddux Madsen exited with an apparent knee injury.
- The Broncos led 28-3 at halftime before Texas State scored 36 unanswered points, including a Jayden Bradley pick-six that gave the Bobcats a 39-28 lead with 8:58 remaining.
- Backup quarterback Max Cutforth orchestrated three touchdown drives in the final seven minutes, connecting with Akeem Wright for the game-winning 18-yard touchdown with 2:40 remaining.
- The Boise State defense secured two crucial stops down the stretch, while Madsen watched the final minutes from the sideline on crutches after finishing 24 of 33 for 236 yards.
- This victory positions the 7-1 Broncos as frontrunners for the playoff spot reserved for the highest-ranked Group of Six teams heading into Tuesday's first CFP rankings release this season.
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Boise State QB Maddux Madsen (knee) exits early in win over Texas State
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Bluefield Daily TelegraphNo. 20 Boise St. 46, Texas State 45
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Boise State QB Maddux Madsen (knee) exits early vs. Texas State
Quarterback Maddux Madsen of No. 20 Boise State exited Saturday night's home contest against Texas State after taking a hit to his left knee with 8:19 remaining in the fourth quarter.Madsen, a three-year starter, had a large ice bag on the knee minutes...
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No. 20 Boise State rallies to beat Texas State 46-45 after blowing a 25-point halftime lead
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Max Cutforth threw three touchdown passes in the final seven minutes in relief of injured starter Maddux Madsen, and No. 20 Boise State rallied to beat Texas State 46-45 on Saturday night after blowing a 25-point halftime lead.
Boise State vs Texas State: No. 20 Broncos Survive 46-45 Thriller After Blowing 25-Point Lead As Maddux Madsen Suffers Injury
Boise State defeated Texas State 46-45 after blowing a 25-point halftime lead. Max Cutforth threw three late touchdowns to rescue the No. 20 Broncos after Maddux Madsen suffered a knee injury. Check the final score, comeback highlights, quarterback statistics and College Football Playoff implications.
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