Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines spark Boise State to 41-25 victory over New Mexico
New Mexico running back Scottre Humphrey (22) receives the ball on a handoff from quarterback Jack Layne (2) against Boise State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Credit: AP/Steve Conner
BOISE, Idaho — Maddux Madsen threw two touchdown passes, Sire Gaines ran for two scores and Boise State pulled away with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat New Mexico 41-25 on Saturday night.
Colton Boomer kicked a short field goal and Gaines scored on a 2-yard run on the final play of the first quarter to give Boise State (4-2, 2-0 Mountain West Conference) a 10-0 lead.
Damon Bankston returned the kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to begin the second quarter and New Mexico (3-3, 0-2) pulled within three points.
Jack Layne had a 1-yard touchdown toss to Dorian Thomas with 10:30 left and the Lobos moved in front 14-10.
Madsen answered with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Ben Ford and the Broncos took a 17-14 lead into halftime.
Boomer and Luke Drzewiecki traded third-quarter field goals and Boise State headed to the fourth with a 20-17 advantage.
Gaines scored on a 4-yard run to up the Broncos' lead to 10 just 38 seconds into the final quarter. Punter/holder Oscar Doyle tossed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Troy Grizzle when a field-goal attempt went awry and Madsen connected with Ford for a 25-yard score and a 24-point lead with 5:14 left to play.
Boise State wide receiver Ben Ford (82) turns up field on a touchdown reception against New Mexico in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. Credit: AP/Steve Conner
Madsen completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards. Dylan Riley rushed for 101 yards on 18 carries and Gaines gained 65 yards on 20 rushes.
Layne completed 7 of 17 passes for 115 yards with two interceptions for the Lobos. James Laubstein took over and had 67 yards on 8-for-11 passing with a 4-yard scoring toss to Keagan Johnson with 1:16 left to play.
