{
  "id": 18576866,
  "title": "Boise State Gets Brutal Injury News Ahead of Colorado State Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/boise-state-gets-brutal-injury-news-ahead-of-colorado-state-game",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T22:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/boise-state-gets-brutal-injury-news-ahead-of-colorado-state-game-12679810"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Boise State gets concerning injury news ahead of Colorado State as the No. 25 Broncos look to keep their playoff hopes alive.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boise State faces Colorado State Saturday with key injury concern",
    "Starting QB Maddux Madsen out due to knee injury",
    "Backup Max Cutforth set to replace Madsen in upcoming game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}