Boise State tops New Mexico 41-25 as Madsen throws two TDs

BOISE, Idaho — Boise State pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat New Mexico 41-25 on Saturday night at Albertsons Stadium, handing the Lobos a second straight loss while the Broncos improved their Mountain West position.

Maddux Madsen threw two touchdown passes and Sire Gaines ran for two scores as Boise State outscored New Mexico 21-0 in the fourth quarter. The teams traded momentum earlier; New Mexico opened the second quarter with a 100-yard kickoff return by Damon Bankston and took a 14-10 lead on a 1-yard touchdown pass from Jack Layne to Dorian Thomas. Madsen answered with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Ben Ford to give Boise State a 17-14 halftime lead. After a pair of third-quarter field goals left the Broncos ahead 20-17, Boise State opened the fourth with a 4-yard run by Gaines and later converted a broken field-goal snap into a 10-yard touchdown pass from holder Oscar Doyle to Troy Grizzle. Madsen capped the scoring with a 25-yard touchdown to Ford in the closing minutes.

Madsen completed 21 of 31 passes for 226 yards. Running back Dylan Riley contributed 101 yards on 18 carries, and Gaines finished with 65 yards on 20 carries and two rushing touchdowns. New Mexico...