Boise State Broncos quarterback Max Cutforth threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score in a 64–38 victory over the Colorado State Rams on Saturday night in Fort Collins.
Cutforth started in place of injured starter Maddux Madsen and completed 16 of 19 passes for 317 yards. Broncos tailback Dylan Riley gained 300 all-purpose yards and scored three times — including a 73-yard touchdown reception on the second snap.
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Boise State gained 669 total yards and scored on four consecutive offensive drives to begin the game. The Broncos punted once. Colorado State entered the game allowing an FBS-worst 42.4 points per game.
Riley rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns — scoring on runs of 31 and 42 yards — added 88 yards receiving and 20 yards on a kickoff return. He has 1,241 rushing yards this season. Colorado State Rams quarterback Hauss Hejny completed 14 of 25 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 69 yards and a score.
The win moved Boise State to 8–1 overall and 5–0 in Pac-12 play. The Broncos are ranked No. 25 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Colorado State fell to 3–6 and 1–4 in the Pac-12.
Both teams joined the Pac-12 from the Mountain West this season. Boise State hosts Oregon State next Saturday. Colorado State visits Washington State next Saturday.
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