Maddux Madsen beats former five-star recruit Malachi Nelson to become starting quarterback at Boise State

Maddux Madsena return Boise State Quarterback, has defeated a high-profile transfer and former five-star recruit from USC Malachi Nelson for the team's starting spot. Boise is ready to go with Madsen as starting quarterback, a source says 247Sport And CBS Sports.

Madsen had been in competition with Nelson, who had Transfer portal 17 December and committed to Boise State January 6th.

The Broncos’ 2024 season begins on August 31 at South Georgia.

“Whoever the starter is will be the starter,” said Boise State coach Spencer Danielson said on Saturday according to the Idaho Statesmanafter the Broncos' second practice game. “Now they're not playing well, they're making bad decisions, whatever that may be in the game, we're going to make changes.

“But we will start with one starter and then adjust and set up from there.”

The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Madsen played in nine games for the Broncos as a redshirt freshman last season. He passed for 1,191 yards and nine touchdowns with three interceptions. Madsen also ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns.

Madsen, a three-star recruit from American Fork (Utah) High, was the No. 110 recruit in the class of 2022 quarterback and No. 39 Players in Utah.

Nelson, on the other hand, was not drafted as a freshman at USC in 2023. The 6'3″ and 195-pound player was the No. 102 pick in the 2024 cycle. Total transmission and No. 15 quarterback.

He also has heard from larger brands like Alabama, Miami And Texas A&MAccording to national scouting analysts 247Sports, among others Greg Bigginsbefore announcing his decision to attend Boise State.

“He played despite a torn labrum in his shoulder that required surgery his senior year,” Biggins wrote on Jan. 6. “He enrolled early at USC but was never healthy and was No. 3 on the rankings behind Caleb Williams And Müller Moos.

“There's no doubt he has talent and is one of the better pure pitchers Southern California has produced in recent years. He has a keen sense of position and his football intelligence is extremely high.”

Nelson, a former five-star recruit from Los Alamitos (Calif.) High, was the No. 13 recruit in the class of 2023 Overall outlookNo. 5 quarterback and No. 2 Players in California.