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Boise State defeats Texas State 46-45 after quarterback Madsen exits

No. 20 Boise State rallied from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat Texas State 46-45 on Saturday night. Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen exited early in the fourth quarter after a knee injury and was replaced by Max Cutforth.

Where
Boise, Idaho
When
Saturday, November 1, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

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Who's involved

  • Maddux MadsenBoise State quarterback
  • Max CutforthBoise State backup quarterback
  • Brad JacksonTexas State quarterback
  • Jayden BradleyTexas State defensive back
  • Akeem WrightBoise State receiver

The facts

  • Boise State defeated Texas State 46-45 on Saturday night.2 4 5 Stated by 3 sources
  • Maddux Madsen exited in the fourth quarter after taking a hit to his left knee with 8:19 remaining.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Madsen completed 24 of 33 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown and rushed for two scores.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Max Cutforth replaced Madsen and threw three touchdown passes in relief.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Boise State blew a 25-point halftime lead before rallying to win.2 5 Stated by 2 sources
  • Boise State improved to 7-1 overall, 4-0 in the Pac-12.4
  • Texas State fell to 4-4 overall, 2-2 in conference play.4
  • Madsen threw his first interception of the season on his 219th attempt, returned for a touchdown by Jayden Bradley.3 4 Stated by 2 sources

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  • Sources Boise State appears to be the frontrunner for the Group of Six playoff spot heading into Tuesday's first CFP rankings.2
  • Sources Texas State has never beaten a ranked team in 13 attempts since moving to FBS in 2012.2

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  1. Boise State QB Maddux Madsen (knee) exits early in win over Texas State Reuters Center, November 1, 2026
  2. Boise State rallies behind backup QB to beat Texas State 46-45 CBS Sports Not rated, November 1, 2026
  3. Boise State QB Maddux Madsen (knee) exits early vs. Texas State THE BIG 1050 Not rated, November 1, 2026
  4. Boise State QB Maddux Madsen (knee) exits early in win over Texas State Field Level Media Not rated, November 1, 2026
  5. No. 20 Boise State rallies to beat Texas State 46-45 after blowing a 25-point halftime lead KSAT Not rated, November 1, 2026

Also reported by Ottumwa Courier, The Killeen Daily Herald, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, WHIO TV, KTALnews.com, WPXI, Newsday, 98.1 The Sports Animal, KQSM-FM, Breitbart News, WTVB, Oskaloosa Herald, WFTV, The Lewiston Tribune.

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