Boise State Broncos are set to rewrite their quarterback narrative as Maddux Madsen, the team’s full‑time starter for a third season, prepares to lead the offense into its first year in the Pac‑12.
Madsen arrives with a 20‑6 record as a starter, two Mountain West championships and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, having thrown for 3,018 yards and 23 touchdowns as a sophomore before injuries limited his output to 2,334 yards and nine interceptions a year later.
The Road Ahead for Boise State’s Signal‑Callers
Head coach Spencer Danielson has not shied away from voicing his concerns, calling out Madsen’s performance after spring drills, while the backup market is heating up with junior Max Cutforth and true freshman Cash Herrera battling for the second spot.
Cutforth, who started three games last season and posted a 57 % completion rate, now faces a challenger in Herrera, the nation’s No. 39 quarterback prospect who brings a high‑school pedigree that could tip the balance.
The depth chart also includes freshman Jackson Taylor, likely a redshirt, and Zeke Martinez, who has already shifted to running back, underscoring a dynamic environment that could reshape the Broncos’ offensive outlook.
Analysts have graded the unit a B‑, noting that improvement from Madsen could elevate the rating, while a repeat of his 2024 form would justify a higher mark.