US EditionPick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five’s auto bid for CFP
Quarterback Maddux Madsen, with over 3,000 passing yards last season, leads Boise State's experienced roster aiming for a repeat Group of Five playoff appearance.
- Boise State Broncos enter the season as the favorite to secure the Group of Five's automatic College Football Playoff bid, opening at South Florida and visiting Air Force early in Mountain West play.
- Maddux Madsen returns as the team's second-year starter after throwing for more than 3,000 yards with 23 touchdowns, while Ashton Jeanty's departure opens carries for Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines.
- Jon Sumrall, coach who brought in 34 transfers after portal hits, leads a roster overhaul that challenges Boise State's consistency.
- After retaining key players and adding transfers, the Toledo Rockets face a manageable schedule playing four of last year's five bottom MAC teams and avoid defending champion Ohio.
- Toledo's Jason Candle, undefeated in nine seasons, leads a strong roster with All-MWC players Virgin-Morgan and Notarainni returning, bolstering their competitive outlook.
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Pick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five’s auto bid for CFP
Losing a Heisman Trophy finalist, the best defensive player on the team and other key personnel would tamp down expectations for a lot of programs even in this era of quick fixes through the transfer portal. Not Boise State, which brings back more than enough talent to be deemed the favorite to earn the Group of Five’s guaranteed College Football Playoff bid a second straight year. Boise State has a second-year starter in quarterback Maddux Mads…
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Pick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five's auto bid for CFP
Boise State is poised to dominate the Group of Five contenders for a College Football Playoff spot. Despite losing key players, including Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty, the team retains ample talent.
Pick Six: James Madison, Liberty among teams primed to make a run at Group of Five's auto bid for CFP
Boise State is poised to dominate the Group of Five contenders for a College Football Playoff spot. Despite losing key players, including Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty, the team retains ample talent. Quarterback Maddux Madsen leads the offense with standout tight…
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