Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson Not Expected to Play vs. Boise State

Star Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play in the upcoming game at Boise State due to a hand injury suffered during the Texas State game on Saturday, according to Pete Thamel.

ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel shared details regarding the dual-threat passer on Wednesday night.

“Star Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play this weekend at Boise State.” Pete Thamel

Sources: Star Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play this weekend at Boise State. He’s dealing with hand injury suffered in the Texas State game on Saturday. He leads the nation in passing yards. pic.twitter.com/rDRoZarmaf

— Post by @PeteThamel on X

Pete 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.”

Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson Not Expected to Play vs. Boise State

The injury blow comes ahead of a massive showdown at Boise State featuring ESPN College GameDay. The matchup marks the second time ever that Oregon State-Boise State appears in front of GameDay, with the BSU campus having last hosted the popular pregame show in Sept. 2010 when the Broncos ranked third overall.

Oregon State previously signed Atkinson for 2027 during the in-season signing period. Wide receiver Jesse Legree also agreed to re-sign with Oregon State during the season, assuring coach JaMarcus Shephard gains back his two best pieces in 2027 as Legree emerges as a breakout star of the Pac-12.

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The focus now shifts to the Saturday road game on the blue turf as Boise State makes its case to win the conference title and return to the College Football Playoff for the second time in the last three seasons. A Beavers upset would shake up Boise State’s chances as the Broncos aim to earn a spot over former MWC rival New Mexico.