BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — Maddux Madsen threw for one touchdown and ran for another, Dylan Riley rushed for 206 yards, and Boise State dominated the second half to defeat Memphis 38-20 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos improved to 1-1, while the Tigers fell to 2-1. Memphis scored 13 first-quarter points, but Boise State answered with 14 in the first and 14 in the second. The Broncos added seven in the third and three in the fourth. Memphis scored seven in the fourth. The visiting Tigers could not sustain early momentum. Boise State’s defense helped seal the Bowl Division nonconference victory after an early field goal by Canaan Moore and a blocked Memphis field goal attempt by Boen Phelps. Memphis entered after wins over Arkansas State and UNLV, while Boise State had lost at Oregon. The Tigers next host Tennessee-Martin. Boise State hosts South Dakota.