#20
of 160 quarterbacks · Top 12%
+5.89
points added per game vs an average QB
What the numbers say about Maddux
- •Best among 92 qualified quarterbacks under pressure (-0.39 points per play).
- •Top 3% of quarterbacks in points added per carry (+0.86).
- •Heating up: +0.65 points per play over his last three games, up from +0.45 for the season.
What people are saying about Maddux
Updated Oct 24- •Madsen is being praised for playing mistake-free, efficient football, and a local outlet says he is playing his best ball in a Boise State uniform. Idaho Press ↗
- •Madsen was named to the Pony Express Award watch list alongside teammate Riley, recognizing his standing among top Boise State players. Boise State University Athletics ↗
- •Columnist Carroll writes that Madsen is changing the narrative about himself and making history with his play. 247Sports ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS QB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per dropback0.43Top 8%
- Success rate45.8%Top 28%
- Completion %64.3%Top 38%
- Yards per attempt7.5Top 42%
- Sack rate2.6%Top 12%
- Interception rate0.0%Top 7%
- Deep throw rate8.7%Bottom 9%
- EPA per carry0.86Top 3%
What he does best
- EPA per carry (Top 3%)
- Avoiding interceptions (Top 7%)
- EPA per dropback (Top 8%)
What to work on
- Yards per attempt (Top 42%, his lowest mark)
- Completion % (Top 38%, his lowest mark)
- Under pressure (-0.39 per play, vs +0.55 clean pocket)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- Pressure. Best: clean pocket (+0.55 per play). Toughest: under pressure (-0.39).
- Short vs deep. Best: short throws (+0.51 per play). Toughest: deep throws (+0.24).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.55 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.29).
Players like Madsen
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 75%match
+7.17 points added per game
Compare to Madsen - 71%match
+7.29 points added per game
Compare to Madsen - 67%match
+9.11 points added per game
Compare to Madsen
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.35 EPA · 55% succ · 67 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.44 EPA · 35% succ · 63 plays
- 2nd down+0.53 EPA · 47% succ · 60 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Passing downs+0.55 EPA · 39% succ · 105 plays
- Standard downs+0.29 EPA · 54% succ · 85 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.48 EPA · 41% succ · 27 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.45 EPA · 48% succ · 159 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.34 EPA · 32% succ · 31 plays
Short vs deep
- Short throws+0.51 EPA · 48% succ · 168 plays
- Deep throws+0.24 EPA · 38% succ · 16 plays
Direction
- Right+0.43 EPA · 44% succ · 95 plays
- Left+0.47 EPA · 49% succ · 51 plays
- Middle+0.68 EPA · 53% succ · 38 plays
Pressure
- Clean pocket+0.55 EPA · 51% succ · 166 plays
- Under pressure-0.39 EPA · 13% succ · 24 plays
Season stats
| Att | Cmp | Cmp% | Pass Yds | Y/A | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 119 | 64.3% | 1,382 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 166 | 6.1 | 0 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Passing | Rushing | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Oregon | 14/28, 168 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 4 car, 20 yds, 0 TD | +0.35 |
| 2 | vs Memphis | 16/27, 184 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 9 yds, 0 TD | +0.05 |
| 3 | vsSouth Dakota | 22/31, 208 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 21 yds, 0 TD | +0.31 |
| 4 | at Western Michigan | 14/21, 195 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 4 car, 29 yds, 0 TD | +0.52 |
| 5 | vs Utah State | 16/20, 240 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 6 car, 48 yds, 0 TD | +0.96 |
| 6 | at Fresno State | 23/34, 238 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 5 car, 5 yds, 0 TD | +0.59 |
| 8 | at Washington State | 14/24, 149 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 4 car, 34 yds, 0 TD | +0.39 |