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Boise State 56-24 San Diego State (November 1, 2024) Game Recap
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Boise State 56-24 San Diego State (November 1, 2024) Game Recap

BOISE, Idaho – – Ashton Jeanty ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns, Maddux Madsen threw for 307 yards and four scores – both career highs – and No. 15 Boise State defeated San Diego State 56-24 on Friday night for its sixth straight victory .

Jeanty had his eighth consecutive 100-yard dash to break Jay Ajayai’s school record in 2014. The star running back struggled in the first half with 37 yards on 15 carries before rushing for 112 yards in the third quarter and sitting out the fourth. .

Madsen completed 24 of 32 passes without an interception for the Broncos (7-1, 4-0 Mountain West).

After Boise State scored on its first two possessions, A’Marion McCoy returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown to make it 21-0 late in the first quarter. The Broncos made it three straight possessions with a TD midway through the second.

The Broncos’ only loss was a 37-34 setback at now No. 1 Oregon on September 7. They have won three in a row for the first time against San Diego State (3-5, 2-1).

Latrell Caples led Boise State in receiving with 90 yards and three touchdowns on six catches. Cameron Camper had four catches for 50 yards.

Marquez Cooper had 94 yards and a TD on 16 carries for San Diego State. Danny O’Neil threw for 155 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Takeaways

San Diego State: Despite a disappointing start to the season, the Aztecs still have a chance to become bowl eligible.

Boise State: While Jeanty has been the team’s undeniable star, the Broncos have shown they are not a one-trick pony when it comes to offense. Madsen, commanding an offense that amassed 541 total yards, looked comfortable in the pocket and used his feet to extend plays and pick up critical yards at key moments in the first half.

Next

San Diego State: Hosts New Mexico on Friday night.

Boise State: Hosts Nevada on Nov. 9.

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