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Ivory CoastOregon State and Boise State Quarterbacks Face Injury Doubts Before Showdown
Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is doubtful and Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen is questionable for Saturday's game.
Quarterback uncertainty for big Pac-12 matchup
Both starting quarterbacks are dealing with injuries ahead of Saturday's game between Oregon State and No. 24 Boise State. The initial Pac-12 availability report released Wednesday night lists Oregon State starting quarterback Braden Atkinson as doubtful. Boise State starting quarterback Maddux Madsen is listed as questionable.
Oregon State currently sits at 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play, which puts them in a tie for second place in the Pac-12. Boise State leads the conference in first place with an 8-1 overall record and a 5-0 mark in Pac-12 play.
Atkinson's status and backup options
Atkinson suffered a hand injury during Oregon State's 42-21 loss to Texas State last weekend. Senior Maalik Murphy came in to replace him, completing 5 of 7 passes for 75 yards and one interception.
The sophomore quarterback transferred from Mercer and has put up huge numbers under coordinator Mitch Dahlen. Atkinson leads the nation in passing yards with 3,169 and total offense with 351.3 yards per game for coach JaMarcus Shephard. He ranks fourth nationally with 25 touchdown passes while throwing only three interceptions, and he has passed for more than 400 yards in three different games this season. Atkinson has already signed a deal to return to Oregon State in 2027.
Boise State's quarterback situation
Madsen injured his knee during Boise State's game against Texas State two weeks ago. The senior missed last weekend's 64-38 win over Colorado State.
Junior Max Cutforth has played in Madsen's place. Cutforth led a comeback victory against Texas State and then guided the Broncos through their high scoring win against Colorado State.
What it means for the next game
Oregon State Beavers at Boise State Broncos (College Football, Sat, 14 Nov): Boise State Broncos win 82%, Oregon State Beavers win 18%; projected score Boise State Broncos 40, Oregon State Beavers 25. Our safest pick: Boise St to win.
San Diego State Aztecs at Boise State Broncos (College Football, Sun, 22 Nov): Boise State Broncos win 85%, San Diego State Aztecs win 15%; projected score Boise State Broncos 41, San Diego State Aztecs 25. Our safest pick: Boise St to win.
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