#23 trendingTexas State vs. Boise State
No. 20 Boise State Survives Texas State 46-45 as Max Cutforth Rallies Broncos After Madsen Injury
Boise State led by 25 at halftime, trailed by 11 midway through the fourth quarter and still won.
No. 20 Boise State beat Texas State 46-45 on Saturday night, Oct. 31, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Broncos scored three touchdowns in the final 6:15, all thrown by backup quarterback Max Cutforth, who entered after starter Maddux Madsen hurt his left knee, according to KTVB and Field Level Media.
Boise State improved to 7-1 and 4-0 in the Pac-12. Texas State fell to 4-4 and 2-2.
Texas State vs. Boise State: final score by quarter
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | 0 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 45 |
| Boise State | 7 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 46 |
Quarter scores compiled from KTVB’s scoring account.
How Boise State built a 28-3 lead
Madsen ran for touchdowns of 6 and 1 yards and Dylan Riley added a 5-yard run. Madsen then hit Rasean Jones for a 12-yard score with eight seconds left in the first half, making it 28-3.
How Texas State came back
Quarterback Brad Jackson led the second-half charge. He threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Chris Dawn Jr. and a 3-yard score to Ty Stamey, ran for a 35-yard touchdown and found Beau Sparks for 44 yards. That gave Texas State its first lead, 32-28, with 13:48 left, KTVB reported.
On Boise State’s next drive, Madsen threw his first interception of the season, on his 219th attempt, Field Level Media said. Defensive back Jayden Bradley returned it 20 yards for a touchdown and a 39-28 lead with 9:04 left.
What happened to Maddux Madsen?
With 8:19 left, Madsen completed a 22-yard pass to Akeem Wright just before Texas State’s Jo’Laison Landry hit him. Madsen grabbed his left knee, was checked by trainers and walked off, Field Level Media reported. He later had a large ice bag on the knee and was seen on crutches.
No diagnosis or timeline had been reported when this story was published. Madsen finished 24 of 33 for 236 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception, plus two rushing scores.
Max Cutforth’s fourth quarter
Cutforth went 8 of 13 for 131 yards and three touchdowns, according to KTVB:
- A 10-yard touchdown to Jones cut the deficit to 39-34 with 6:15 left (two-point try failed).
- After linebacker Mana Tuioti intercepted a pass thrown by Texas State receiver Tucker Cusano and returned it to the Texas State 11, Cutforth hit Jones from 11 yards. Boise State led 40-39 with 4:21 left.
- Texas State answered right away when Jackson threw a 72-yard touchdown to Zechariah Sample, making it 45-40 with 3:57 left.
- Cutforth then found Wright for an 18-yard score with 2:40 left. The two-point try failed again, leaving Boise State up 46-45.
Texas State turned the ball over on downs at its own 32 with about two minutes left, and Boise State ran out the clock.
Key performers
- Rasean Jones (BSU): 9 catches, 117 yards, 3 TDs
- Akeem Wright (BSU): 8 catches, 116 yards, 1 TD
- Dylan Riley (BSU): 25 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD
- Brad Jackson (Texas State): 4 touchdown passes and a 35-yard touchdown run, per KTVB’s scoring account
What’s next for Boise State?
The Broncos visit Colorado State in Fort Collins on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m., KTVB reported. Madsen’s availability is the main question to watch.
FAQ
Who won Texas State vs. Boise State?
Boise State won 46-45 on Oct. 31, 2026.
Is Maddux Madsen hurt?
He left in the fourth quarter after a hit to his left knee and was later on crutches. His status has not been announced.
What is Boise State’s record?
7-1 overall and 4-0 in the Pac-12.