Boise State Gets Brutal Injury News Ahead of Colorado State Game

Boise State finds itself with grim injury news as they prepare to face Colorado State this Saturday. The team, currently sitting at 7-1 overall and unbeaten at 4-0 in Pac-12 play, has secured a spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings at No. 25. However, their path to contention will be hampered without starting quarterback Maddux Madsen, who will be absent due to a knee injury.

ESPN's Pete Thamel has reported that Madsen will miss the Colorado State game and is expected to return the following week for a matchup against Oregon State. Madsen, a senior quarterback, has been a pivotal figure in Boise State's recent success, boasting a career-high completion rate of 66.7% and 15 touchdowns on eight games. Despite the setback, the Broncos have a capable backup in Max Cutforth, who has shown promise in recent games.

Cutforth, a junior, is expected to step in for Madsen against Colorado State. Following their loss to Texas State, Boise State will host Oregon State and then face San Diego State in the coming weeks, with the Oregon State game serving as a crucial test for the team's pursuit of a Pac-12 Championship Game berth and potential CFP appearance.