Boise State Pulls Away from Washington State 31-10

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 25, 2026

Boise State defeated Washington State 31-10 in Pullman, extending their winning streak to six games and improving to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Pac-12 play. Key contributions from running back Dylan Riley’s two long fourth-quarter touchdowns and a balanced offensive performance helped the Broncos pull away decisively, while Washington State fell to 1-7 and 0-4 in the conference.

Boise State secured a 31-10 victory over Washington State on Saturday in Pullman, Wash., extending their winning streak to six games. The No. 21 Broncos improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Pacific-12 Conference play with the win.

Running back Dylan Riley led the offensive effort for Boise State, rushing 13 times for a game-high 128 yards. He accounted for two fourth-quarter touchdowns on long runs of 33 and 72 yards, fueling a decisive 21-point surge in the final quarter. Sire Gaines also contributed significantly on the ground, carrying the ball 10 times for 64 yards and a touchdown.

Quarterback Maddux Madsen completed 14 of his 23 passes, amassing 149 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Rasean Jones was the team's leading receiver, catching five passes for 69 yards.

Washington State, meanwhile, struggled to keep pace as they fell to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in the conference. Quarterback Owen Eshelman, making only his second start, completed 21 of 40 passes for 191 yards but threw one interception. Eshelman also led the team in rushing with 33 yards on 23 attempts.

The Broncos’ strong ground game and an effective passing attack helped them pull away in the second half, while Washington State was unable to mount a significant comeback in the final minutes.

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