Boise State rallies in fourth quarter to rout Washington State 31-10

Boise State football players took control of the game in the fourth quarter, turning a tied contest into a decisive 31-10 victory over Washington State. The Broncos improved their record to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Pac-12 play, while the Cougars dropped to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in conference games.

The score stood at 10-10 entering the final period. Maddux Madsen found Cam Bates for a 6-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to give Boise State its first lead of the game. Madsen finished the night with 149 passing yards and a touchdown, adding 34 rushing yards on four carries. The quarterback has not thrown an interception this season.

Washington State attempted to respond on their next possession, but Boen Phelps intercepted the pass. That turnover set up Dylan Riley for a 33-yard rushing touchdown, extending the Boise State lead to 24-10. Riley had a powerful performance, rushing for 128 yards on 13 carries and scoring two touchdowns. He gained 106 of those yards in the final quarter alone.

Other contributors included Rasean Jones, who caught five passes for 69 yards, and Lopez Sanusi, who recorded two sacks. Phelps and Jayden Virgin-Morgan each had six tackles. Boise State added another score late in the game to secure the final margin.

The Broncos host Texas State at Albertson Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. MT and will air nationally on The CW.