Boise State HC hypes ‘relentless competitor’ Maddux Madsen on ‘College GameDay’ ahead of injury return

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Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson backed quarterback Maddux Madsen on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Saturday as the Broncos prepared for his potential injury return against Oregon State.

Madsen missed last week’s 64-38 victory over Colorado State after injuring his left knee against Texas State on October 31. He practiced this week but carried a questionable designation on Wednesday’s Pac-12 availability report.

Danielson has maintained that Madsen remains the starter when healthy, even after backup Max Cutforth delivered a productive performance in his absence.

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The Pat McAfee Show shared Danielson’s comments Saturday on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting the coach’s assessment of Madsen’s competitiveness, leadership and decision-making ahead of the matchup at Albertsons Stadium.

“Yeah, he’s a relentless competitor, right? And it’s it’s never too big, never too small. How he preps, how he works, how he pours into his team, and when he’s out there, he makes everybody better. It’s not just what the offense does. He makes everybody better around an elite decision maker, and he’s a winner. And he’s a winner.”

"Maddux Madsen is a relentless competitor..

When he's on the field he makes everybody better..

He's an elite decision maker and he's a winner"@Coach_SD#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/6yRKY2qyXh

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 14, 2026

Madsen completed 148 of 222 passes for 1,681 yards, 15 touchdowns and one interception before the injury. He also rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns on 40 carries.

The fifth-year senior owns a 27-7 record as a starter. He helped the Broncos win consecutive Mountain West titles and reach their first College Football Playoff in 2024.

Cutforth has completed 24 of 32 passes for 448 yards across five quarters in relief, producing eight total touchdowns without a turnover. Despite that success, Danielson reiterated Monday that Madsen remains the starter when healthy.

The No. 24 Broncos enter Week 11 at 8-1 overall and 5-0 in Pac-12 play. A victory over Oregon State, which sits at 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play, would secure hosting rights for the Pac-12 Championship Game.

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