Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson unlikely to play vs. Boise State with hand injury

Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson unlikely to play vs. Boise State with hand injury appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Oregon State football locked in quarterback Braden Atkinson for 2027 in a pivotal in-season signing . Which even arrived before the massive showdown at Boise State featuring ESPN College GameDay. But the Beavers sustained a huge injury blow involving their dual-threat passer . ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel explained why on Wednesday night. “Star Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play this weekend at Boise State,” Thamel posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. “He’s dealing with hand injury suffered in the Texas State game on Saturday. He leads the nation in passing yards.” Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) Atkinson’s presence has ignited new energy for the Beavers. Especially with wide receiver Jesse Legree emerging as the breakout star of the Pac-12. Legree even agreed to re-sign with Oregon State during the season, assuring coach JaMarcus Shephard gains back his two best pieces in 2027. Yet the focus flips to the Saturday road game on the blue turf. Already, BSU is making its case to win the conference title. All while also aiming to return to the College Football Playoff for the second time in the last three seasons. But a Beavers upset certainly will shake up Boise State’s chances. Especially as the Broncos aim to earn a spot over former MWC rival New Mexico, which is unranked in the CFP but No. 23 in the AP poll. The CFP takes the best team outside of the Group of Five to fill one of its 12 spots. Oregon State-Boise State gets to be in front of the GameDay for the second time ever. The BSU campus last hosted the popular pregame show in Sept. 2010, when the Broncos ranked third overall. Related: Alabama QB Keelon Russell upgraded to probable for Vanderbilt battle Related: Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles ruled out for Big Ten clash with Ohio State