Madsen, rugged defense lead Boise State in 32-7 victory over Wyoming.
BOISE, Idaho -- — Maddux Madsen threw for 147 yards with a touchdown, the Boise State defense allowed only 112 yards and the Broncos defeated Wyoming 32-7 on Saturday.
Starting quarterback Taylen Green threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Eric McAlister and a two-point conversion gave the Broncos an early 8-0 lead. Madsen came on in the second quarter with the Broncos (4-4, 3-1 Mountain West) leading 8-7. Green started the second half and his 9-yard touchdown run gave the Broncos a 22-7 lead early in the third quarter. Madsen, who completed 12 of 15 passes, hit Prince Strachan with a short touchdown pass later in the third and the Broncos led 29-7.
John Michael Gyllenborg caught a 19-yard pass from Andrew Peasley in the first quarter for the only score for Wyoming (5-3, 2-2). Peasley was 10-of-20 passing for 83 yards.
Green was 3 of 6 through the air for 69 yards. George Holani led Boise State with 75 yards rushing.
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Game Information
2023 Mountain West Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Boise State | 6-2 | 8-6 |
San José State | 6-2 | 7-6 |
UNLV | 6-2 | 9-5 |
Air Force | 5-3 | 9-4 |
Wyoming | 5-3 | 9-4 |
Fresno State | 4-4 | 9-4 |
Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
Hawai'i | 3-5 | 5-8 |
Colorado State | 3-5 | 5-7 |
Nevada | 2-6 | 2-10 |
New Mexico | 2-6 | 4-8 |
San Diego State | 2-6 | 4-8 |