Ashton Jeanty, Maddux Madsen help No. 15 Boise State rout San Diego State 56-24
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) hurdles San Diego State safety Dalesean Staley during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. Credit: AP/Darin Oswald
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 routed San Diego State 56-24 on Friday night for its sixth straight victory.
Jeanty had his eighth straight 100-yard game to break the school record set by Jay Ajayai 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' lone loss was a 37-34 setback at now-No. 1 Oregon on Sept. 7. They have won three straight against San Diego State (3-5, 2-1) for the first time.
Latrell Caples led Boise State in receiving with 90 yards and three TDs 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 TDs and two interceptions.
Boise State wide receiver Latrell Caples scores while being defended by San Diego State cornerback Jelani Whitmore during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. Credit: AP/Darin Oswald
Takeaways
San Diego State: Despite a disappointing start to the season, the Aztecs still have an opportunity to become bowl eligible.
Boise State: While Jeanty has been the team’s unquestionable star, the Broncos showed they’re not a one-trick pony on offense. Madsen, who commanded an offense that amassed 541 total yards, looked comfortable in the pocket and used his feet to extend plays and pick up critical yards in key moments in the first half.
Up next
San Diego State: Hosts New Mexico on Friday night.
Boise State: Hosts Nevada on Nov. 9.
