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Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20
Dylan Riley rushed for 206 yards as the Broncos erased a 14-point deficit and closed on a 35-3 run.
On Saturday, Boise State defeated Memphis 38-20 at Albertsons Stadium, erasing a 14-point first-half deficit behind running back Dylan Riley's career-high 206 rushing yards.
Memphis built a 17-3 lead early, exploiting Boise State's defense with explosive plays including an 87-yard touchdown reception by tight end Hunter Tipton, mirroring issues from last week's loss at Oregon.
Quarterback Maddux Madsen connected with Akeem Wright for a 37-yard touchdown, and Cam Bates returned a punt 72 yards for a score, igniting a 35-3 scoring run that shifted momentum decisively.
The victory solidifies Boise State's position as a top candidate for the Group of Six spot in the College Football Playoff, with the Broncos dominating the second half defensively.
Boise State hosts FCS South Dakota next Saturday; while the previous loss to Oregon looks weaker following the Ducks' defeat at Oklahoma State, the team's College Football Playoff path remains viable.