Quarterback Uncertainty Looms as Oregon State Visits No. 24 Boise State
Oregon State starting quarterback Braden Atkinson is doubtful and Boise State starter Maddux Madsen is questionable ahead of Saturday's crucial Pac-12 matchup.
🎓College SportsPhoto: ESPN College Football
Key points
- Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson is listed as doubtful with a hand injury.
- Boise State QB Maddux Madsen is questionable due to a knee injury.
- Boise State leads the Pac-12 at 5-0, while Oregon State is tied for second at 3-2.
Significant quarterback uncertainty surrounds Saturday's clash between Oregon State and No. 24 Boise State, as the initial Pac-12 availability report released Wednesday night listed Beavers starter Braden Atkinson as doubtful and Broncos signal-caller Maddux Madsen as questionable.
Atkinson, a sophomore who tops the nation with 3,169 passing yards and 351.3 total offense yards per game under coach JaMarcus Shephard, is dealing with a hand injury picked up during a 42-21 defeat against Texas State. Senior Maalik Murphy stepped in last week, going 5-for-7 with 75 yards and an interception. Meanwhile, Boise State's Madsen missed last week's 64-38 victory over Colorado State due to a knee injury suffered against Texas State two weeks prior. Broncos coach Spencer Danielson mentioned on Wednesday that Madsen has practiced this week, giving the team confidence in his status, with junior Max Cutforth ready if needed.
The stakes are high in the Pac-12 standings, with Boise State holding the top spot at 8-1 overall and 5-0 in conference play, while Oregon State sits tied for second at 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the league.
What to watch next: Monitor the final pre-game warmups on Saturday to see if either Atkinson or Madsen takes the field for their respective offenses.
Source ESPN College Football — espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/50458286/oregon-state-qb-brade… ↗
Read next
⚾MLBLeft-Handed Reliever Alex Vesia Draws Heavy Interest at General Managers' Meetings
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia is attracting attention from more than half the league as the general managers' meetings get underway in Las Vegas.
🏈NFLGiants Prepare for Divisional Rematch as Rookie Linebacker Earns Weekly Honors
New York Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese secured NFC Defensive Player of the Week accolades following a dominant outing against Philadelphia.
🏈NFLGiants Host Commanders on Thursday Night with Division Lead on the Line
New York enters as NFC East leaders at 5-2-1, while Washington sits at 2-5-1. Home-field advantage looms large given the teams' extreme venue splits this season.
🏀NBA & WNBACooper Flagg Scores 43 Points as Mavericks Edge Pacers, Continuing Early Scoring Tear
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg dropped 43 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers, marking his fifth career game with over 40 points.
🏒NHLNHL Early-Season Review: Examining the Biggest Free Agent and Trade Flops
As the NHL season reaches the quarter mark, several high-profile offseason acquisitions and contract extensions are failing to deliver for their new clubs.
🎓College SportsNC State Set to Finalize Deal Hiring Philip Rivers as Head Coach
Former NFL star quarterback Philip Rivers is set to be named NC State's next head football coach following a Friday board meeting.