BOISE (Statesman of Idaho) Maddux Madsen, quarterback at Boise State, has a lot of pressure as he enters 2025.
The redshirt junior, who was awarded the Mountain West Conference preseason offensive player of the year earlier this month, started fall camp Monday as the Broncos’ unquestioned quarterback for the first time in his career.
However, Madsen isn’t letting the pressure affect him, judging by his performance on Monday morning. Taking part in a number of throwing, 7-on-7, and 11-on-11 exercises, Madsen hardly missed a pass because the ball was in the hands of a receiver far more often than it was hitting the turf below.
Redshirt junior left tackle will be dialed. Kage About his quarterback, Casey said. One of the largest growths I’ve ever witnessed this offseason is Maddux. He has put in a great deal of effort both on and off the field.
Despite throwing just six interceptions, including three in the closing quarter of the Fiesta Bowl while the Broncos were searching for scores, Madsen finished 2024, his first full season as the starter, with 3,018 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. In addition, he ran for five touchdowns and 221 yards.
Jayden, a redshirt junior edge rusher Madsen’s confidence has soared during the offseason, according to Virgin-Morgan, who gets to defend against him during practice.
“I believe that Madsen’s confidence will be very beneficial to him,” Virgin-Morgan stated. And he keeps doing what he does, and I’m looking forward to what he does this season.
Last year, Madsen also had Ashton Jeanty, a running back, to rely on. However, Madsen is aware that he will need to lead the attack in 2025 if there isn’t a Heisman Trophy contender in the offensive backfield. He isn’t avoiding it at all.
Madsen stated on Monday that he has been concentrating especially this summer on increasing his accuracy and shooting downfield shots. He stated this not only because he needs to get better but also because he is aware that he will need to make huge plays if he is to lead the attack.
Madsen stated, “I feel like I’ve wanted to take a huge step in (arm talent).” I understand that running is my offense, therefore it was emphasized a lot.
Madsen, who is 5’10” and 201 pounds according to Boise State, stated that he has also been honing his running technique. He struggled for a single touchdown on Monday, but in 2024, it was normal to see him take significant blows while he was running outside the pocket.
Running the football has a place and a time. Madsen remarked, “I think a lot of it will fall on me and when I get down.” I admit that I’m not very good at it. Dirk Koetter, the former offensive coordinator, was always criticizing me for that previous season.
However, I have to put a little more effort into protecting my body moving forward. However, I’d like to run the ball.
Madsen is eager to run the ball, but he also doesn’t hesitate to use one of his new running backs. During practice, Madsen appeared at ease passing the ball to and finding tight spots with passes to Malik Sherrod, a sixth-year running back.
Sherrod is a Fresno State transfer who has pleased the coaching staff this spring and summer despite being originally selected for his explosiveness as a special teams returner. Although the entire running back room is excellent, Madsen stated, “I believe Malik is a seasoned football player.” Therefore, it is really significant for him to be able to see a field in real life that has the same velocity as college football. He then infuses the offensive with a great deal of confidence.
