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Idaho Press
Quick decisions in pocket boost Madsen's play at quarterback
BOISE — Maddux Madsen didn’t have to keep track of the ever-dwindling list of quarterbacks across the country who have not thrown an interception this season. The Boise State quarterback had a family group chat that kept tabs on how the other quarterbacks without a pick had been doing. “When it’s close to happening in the other games, my brother is like ‘Oh, it could have been just a couple of you now,” Madsen said. The watch can now end for the Madsen family, not because Maddux has thrown an interception, but because past the midway point of the season, he now stands alone. After another turnover-free game in last week’s 31-10 win against Washington State, one in which he threw his 14th touchdown pass of the season to Cam Bates, Madsen is now the only quarterback in the country with double-digit touchdown passes and zero interceptions. He’s also the first Boise State quarterback in the FBS era to start seven consecutive games without throwing an interception. He’ll lead Boise State (6-1, 3-0 Pac-12) back out onto the field this week to take on Texas State (4-3, 2-1). The game kicks off at 8 p.m. Saturday at Albertsons Stadium. “It’s
Idaho Statesman
Kellen Moore's new statue will serve as a ‘legacy.' Maddux Madsen loves the chase
Less than 24 hours before Boise State football opened its season on the road against No. 2 Oregon, Maddux Madsen sat quietly on the team bus with his phone just a handful of inches from his face. Boise State’s plane to Eugene was diverted at the last minute because of weather, forcing a turnaround and a landing in Portland, about 120 miles north of where the Broncos needed to be. As the dark countryside of western Oregon flashed by, Madsen opted to watch a show on his phone — then a text from a random number popped up at the top of his screen. It was from Kellen Moore. “I saw my parents at the hotel at family time, and I told my dad, and my dad’s like, ‘Go away!’ ” Madsen recalled to journalists Tuesday afternoon. “He was just about as excited as I was.” The text didn’t say much — just a good-luck text for the upcoming season, and offering an open line of communication if Madsen ever needed anything. The fifth-year quarterback has yet to take advantage of Moore’s offer, but the text served as a gentle reminder of the footsteps Madsen is following at Boise State.
nnusports.com
Nighthawks Compete at Punahele Jerky Company Invitational
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – Northwest Nazarene women's golf finished eighth at the Punahele Jerky Company Invitational at Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf. The Nighthawks finished the two-round tournament at 83-over-par 643, recording rounds of 318 and 325. Makenna Kelpman led NNU with a tie for 14th at 11-over 151. Kelpman opened...
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Oregon State Returns to Pac-12 Cross Country Championships Friday
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State cross country will compete in the first championships of the new Pac-12 on Friday in Boise, Idaho. The Beavers top runners last competed at the Nuttycombe Invitational, placing 24th in a field that featured the majority of the USTFCCA Top-25. OSU enters the meet ranked fourth in the Pac-12 by the USTFCCA and sixth in the west region. A strong finish at the Pac-12 meet would give the Beavs wins over multiple top west region teams and aid the team's efforts to make the NCAA Championships. Automatic qualifiers for the NCAA meet are determined at...
mwcconnection.com
The Mountain West/PAC-12 in the Rankings
Two teams inch closer to entering the rankings. This weekend we saw one of the biggest Group of Six games of the year when New Mexico hosted North Dakota State in front of a sold out crowd. Was the Lobos win enough to see them enter the rankings? Was Boise State able to gain any ground after defeating Washington State in Pullman? Was Oregon State able to gain any ground despite having a bye? Let’s find out…
Arbiter Online
Men’s basketball embraces change ahead of first Pac-12 season
A rebuilt roster, coaching staff changes and a new offensive philosophy have the Broncos preparing to play faster and more aggressively as they enter their first season in the Pac-12. Boise State finished last season 20-12 overall and 12-8 in Mountain West play before losing to San Jose State in...
Post Register
Boise State Bronco Rasean Jones named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State wide receiver Rasean Jones is being honored as "Freshman of the Week" by the Pac-12. The first-year standout had a team-high six catches for 78 yards in the Broncos’ 31-10 win at Washington State over the weekend. Jones gained first downs on four...
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Boise State Women’s Golf Sets Records, Takes Second in Fall Finale
825 (-39): Boise State’s record 54-hole score, beating the previous mark by 21 strokes. 270 (-18): The team’s record-low 18-hole score. 547 (-29): The team’s record-low 36-hole score. 204 (-12): Leia Chung’s runner-up score, the second-lowest 54-hole total in program history. State of Play. Chung, Teal...
Seattle ON Tap
Fireball Shooters Hit the Field, and WSU's Season Hits the Wall
Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Washington State is officially 1-7, eliminated from bowl eligibility before Halloween, after a brutal 31-10 Homecoming loss to Boise State. This wasn’t just a loss, it was a complete collapse, […]
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EOU Falls to Top-Ranked College of Idaho
CALDWELL, Idaho — The (RV) Eastern Oregon University Football team's winning streak came to an end Saturday night, as the Mountaineers fell 63-28 to No. 1-ranked and undefeated College of Idaho at Simplot Stadium. The Yotes struck first with a pair of rushing touchdowns to give College of Idaho...
mwcconnection.com
PAC-12 Players of the Week: Week 8
A returning player shines as this week’s offensive player of the week. Week eight has concluded, and teams across the PAC-12 are starting to separate themselves from the pack. This past weekend saw the return of one of the conference’s best quarterbacks, a nail-biter in San Marcos, and a contender pull away late. With Oregon State on a bye, a spot opened up in the Freshman of the Week category, which has been dominated by Jesse Legree. Which PAC-12 players stood out this past weekend? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Idaho Press
GIRLS STATE SOCCER: Timberline goes back-to-back, Fruitland completes unbeaten season
Timberline sought redemption in the 6A girls soccer state tournament last week following the 6A District III tournament where its perfect season was spoiled in the championship game. But the best team in 6A throughout the entire season prevailed in Saturday’s state championship game from Hillcrest High School. The match between the Wolves and Lake City seemed destined for a penalty shootout, until the ball found the feet of Allee Haynes on a fortunate bounce for Timberline. A scuffed shot inside the penalty box by Eva Rivera landed right in front of Haynes, who quickly put a shot into an open net for the golden goal to win the game 1-0 for the Wolves, the school’s second-straight state title and fourth in program history. “It was such a relief,” Timberline head coach Maison O’Neill said about winning state. “These girls have put in such much work and are a phenomenal group of young ladies. They truly did deserve to be state champions. I’m glad the scoreline showed that today.” The story of Timberline’s season has been one of near perfection. Going into the district championship game against Owyhee last Tuesday, the Wolves had won all 17 games they had played
Arbiter Online
Maddux Madsen’s efficiency puts him in elite company
Behind the explosive, highlight-reel runs of Dylan Riley, quarterback Maddux Madsen has quietly put together one of the better passing seasons in the country. Through six games, the fifth-year senior has thrown for 1,296 yards, 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 110-of-166 (66.3%) passing. Madsen is guiding the Broncos to a 5-1 overall record and 2-0 mark in Pac-12 play, and is one of two FBS quarterbacks this season to throw for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns without an interception (Josh Hoover, Indiana).
cougcenter.com
Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
When the meeting between Washington State and Boise State was announced, it was immediately circled by many to be one of the better games of the revamped Pac-12 slate. Especially in the timeslot it was put in. A late October matchup at 3pm in Pullman. College football is arguably at its peak around this time of the year. As the great Keith Jackson once said: “And in the fall, when the air turns crisp, the leaves turn gold, the sun shines bright on the Palouse hills, you get the spirit. This is Cougar country.”
Post Register
Boise State QB Maddux Madsen named semifinalist for Jason Witten award
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, an honor that recognizes a college football player who exemplifies leadership on and off the field. Madsen is the second Bronco in the...
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Boise State Softball Announces 2027 Nonconference Schedule
Boise State softball will play a 38-game nonconference schedule in 2027, including two home tournaments and six games against teams that finished last season ranked in the top 25. The Broncos open with 22 straight road games before playing 10 nonconference games at Dona Larsen Park. 38 nonconference games. 22...