Dylan Riley News, Rumors, Updates - Boise State Broncos

Stymied by Huskies Riley recorded 10 rushes for 34 yards during Saturday's 38-10 defeat against Washington.

Impact Riley was Boise State's leading rusher in the blowout loss to Washington in the LA Bowl, but that's not saying much. Riley still had an excellent year as the lead back for the Broncos, totaling 1,125 rushing yards and 10 scores, along with 15 catches for 149 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Riley has two years of eligibility remaining and looks slated to remain the top tailback in Boise if he abstains from the portal.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Riley accrued 21 rushes for 75 yards during Friday's 38-21 win over UNLV. He also had one receptions for nine yards and a touchdown.

Impact The sophomore back handled workhorse volume and supplemented his rushing output with a receiving touchdown, giving him a strong multi-category fantasy line. While he didn't break a long run, the consistent touches signal trust from the staff and a rising role in the offense. If this workload holds, Riley could finish the season as one of Boise State's most reliable fantasy contributors.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

QB Maddux Madsen Leads Boise State Over UNLV for 3rd-Straight Mountain West Title

Quarterback Maddux Madsen scored four first-half touchdowns to propel Boise State past UNLV for a third-straight crown, the program’s final...

DECEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

QB Maddux Madsen Leads Boise State Over UNLV for 3rd-Straight Mountain West Title

Maddux Madsen connects with Dylan Riley for 15-yard TD, extending Boise State's lead over UNLV

DECEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Surpasses 1,000 yards in win Riley posted 25 rushes for 120 yards and a touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Friday's 25-24 win versus Utah State.

Impact It's the fifth time that Riley's topped 100 yards in a game this season. The sophomore has reemerged as the Broncos' lead back down the stretch, racking up 271 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries in his last three contests. Riley will head into the conference championship game with 1,016 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 164 carries.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Boise State comes back to defeat Utah State 25-24, Riley scores game-winner

Dylan Riley ran for 120 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:26 remaining in regulation to lift Boise State over Utah State, 25-24 on Friday night in each team’s fina...

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Productive in win Riley logged 14 rushes for 72 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for four yards during Saturday's 49-21 win against Colorado State.

Impact Every Boise State halfback -- including Malik Sherrod and Sire Gaines -- got to feast in this one. Still, Riley eclipsed 70 yards and scored for the second straight game, continuing what's been a very solid sophomore season for the tailback. Boise State figures to continue to lean heavily on its running game in Week 14 against Utah State.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gaines and Sherrod each run for 2 TDs, Boise State beats Colorado State 49-21

Sire Gaines ran for 149 yards and two touchdowns and Boise State jumped out early and rolled past Colorado State 49-21

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Logs 21 carries and touchdown Riley totaled 21 carries for 79 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 defeat to San Diego State.

Impact Riley updated his 2025's season high in rushing attempts. Despite not logging three-digit yardage Saturday, he recorded a touchdown, his third across Boise State's last four games. During the four-game span, Riley logged 54 rushing attempts for 330 yards, 6.1 averaged per carry. Already impressive enough, they may improve should Boise State continue to be without starting quarterback Maddux Madsen (ankle) under center.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Denegal leads San Diego State past Boise State 17-7 in Mountain West showdown

Jayden Denegal ran for a pair of second-quarter touchdowns and the San Diego State defense did the rest in a 17-7 victory over Boise State in a Mountain West Conference showdown

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Quiet in loss Riley posted six rushes for 16 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for negative four yards during Saturday's 30-7 defeat to Fresno State.

Impact Riley's been held to 50 yards on 18 carries in his last two games after posting 302 yards on 33 attempts in his previous two contests. Overall, the sophomore back leads Boise State with 745 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns on 104 carries across nine games this year.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Riley accrued 12 rushes for 34 yards and a touchdown and reeled in two targets for 16 yards during Friday's 24-3 victory over Nevada.

Impact Riley did punch in his seventh rushing score of the season Friday, though he only averaged 2.8 yards per carry after totaling 302 rushing yards in his previous two games. The sophomore Riley is up to 729 yards on 98 carries this season while sharing work with Sire Gaines.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines, Dylan Riley guide Boise State to 24-3 victory over Nevada

Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines and Dylan Riley had touchdown runs and Boise State beat Nevada 24-3

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Tops 200 yards in win Riley recorded 15 carries for 201 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 56-31 victory versus UNLV.

Impact It was another head-turning performance from Riley, who's reached triple-digits in rushing yards four times this year. In his last two games, the sophomore running back's totaled 302 yards on 33 carries. Overall, Riley's up to 695 yards on 86 carries with six touchdowns through seven contests this season. He's added another 114 yards and a score as a receiver.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maddux Madsen, Dylan Riley power Boise State in 56-31 rout of UNLV

Maddux Madsen threw four touchdown passes, Dylan Riley ran for a career-high 201 yards, and Boise State dominated the second half in a 56-31 victory over UNLV

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

UNLV Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Boise State’s Dylan Riley rushes 49-yard TD, extending lead over UNLV

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Leading ruhser vs. New Meixco Riley accrued 18 carries for 101 yards and caught 1 of 3 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 41-25 victory over New Mexico.

Impact Riley finished the day as the Broncos' leading rusher, topping 100 yards for the third time this year, despite being out-carried 20-to-18 by Sire Gaines. While Riley should continue splitting work with Gaines, the sophomore has showcased his big-play upside already this season, averaging seven yards per carry for 494 yards overall with six touchdowns across six games.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Maddux Madsen, Sire Gaines spark Boise State to 41-25 victory over New Mexico

Maddux Madsen threw two touchdown passes, Sire Gaines ran for two scores and Boise State pulled away with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat New Mexico 41-25

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Held in check again Riley totaled five carries for 33 yards and reeled in two targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 28-7 defeat to Notre Dame.

Impact Riley has totaled just 79 yards on 21 carries in his last two games after rushing for 294 yards with five touchdowns in his previous two contests. The sophomore will look to get back on track next week in what figures to be a better matchup against New Mexico.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back to earth Saturday Riley tallied 16 rushes for 46 yards and caught his only target for zero yards during Saturday's 47-14 victory against Appalachian State.

Impact Riley would ultimately lead the Broncos with 16 carries in the win, though he only averaged 2.9 yards per attempt after totaling 383 all-purpose yards with six touchdowns in his previous two games. Still, Riley's usage is encouraging, and it appears that the sophomore will be featured prominently in Boise State's backfield moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Five touchdowns vs. Air Force Riley compiled 19 rushes for 171 yards and four touchdowns and reeled in two targets for 84 yards and another score during Saturday's 49-37 victory over Air Force.

Impact It was a breakout game for the sophomore running back, who had more carries than Malik Sherrod and Sire Gaines combined in the victory. Two of Riley's four rushing touchdowns were on runs of 30-plus yards. His receiving touchdown came on a 75-yard catch-and-run late in the third quarter. Riley's role should continue to grow in Boise State's backfield after rushing for over 100 yards in back-to-back games. He's averaging 9.8 yards per carry through his first three contests.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Five touchdowns vs. Air Force Riley compiled 19 rushes for 171 yards and four touchdowns and reeled in two targets for 84 yards and another score during Saturday's 49-37 victory over Air Force.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Boise State's next great running back has arrived | Sporting News Boise State running back Dylan Riley exploded for 255 yards and five touchdowns vs. Air Force, proving he’s the clear heir to Ashton Jeanty.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What Boise State's Spencer Danielson said about victory over Air Force Dylan Riley scored a career-high five touchdowns and Maddux Madsen played through a left leg injury as Boise State (2-1, 1-0) began Mountain...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

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