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What the news says about this game

Boise State (3-1, No. 22) hosts struggling Utah State (1-3) in Pac-12 play on Oct. 3. Boise dominated Western Michigan 32-7 on 9/26 with strong QB and RB play (Madsen 3 TDs, Riley 138 rushing yards). Utah State showed offensive life beating Troy 21-10 on 9/27 after a 33-0 blowout loss to Utah on 9/20. The material concern: Utah State LB Harrison Taggart suffered a concussion and neck injury on 9/19 (ambulance evacuation); status for Oct. 3 remains unreported as of 10/1.

read 2026-10-02 01:24 UTC ·

What it means for the players

Team	Player	Direction	Note
BOIS	Maddux Madsen	unchanged	QB threw 3 TDs vs. Western Michigan on 9/26; continuing strong play.
BOIS	Dylan Riley	unchanged	RB had 138 yards rushing + 1 TD vs. Western Michigan; consistent strong performance.
USU	Grady Brosterhous	more	QB threw 242 yards + 2 TDs vs. Troy on 9/27; offense showed life after shutout loss to Utah.

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