BOISE — Max Cutforth came onto the field at Albertsons Stadium when Maddux Madsen went down with an ankle injury last season against Fresno State and just couldn’t get things rolling.
What a difference 364 days makes.
Almost a year to the day later, on the same blue field, backing up the same quarterback, Cutforth once again was thrust into the fire unexpectedly on Saturday. This time, he looked much more poised in the moment.
With the experiences he had late last year, Cutforth was able to come in with the Broncos trailing by 11 in the fourth quarter and led the Broncos to three touchdown drives and a 46-45 comeback win against Texas State.
“Playing last year, I got a lot of experience and I felt comfortable,” said Cutforth. “The game slows down, I took big steps in learning how to be a backup, so I’m always ready to go.”
The senior from Skyview High came in with 8:15 left in the game and the Broncos down 39-28, having given up 36 unanswered points. But after Madsen was hit in the knee while completing a pass, Cutforth was able to provide the Broncos with what they needed.
He finished with 131 yards on 8 of 13 passing and three passing touchdowns. Even after taking a lead with 4:1...