A tough night for Boise State starting quarterback Brett Rypien led to more playing time for backup Montell Cozart on Saturday night at Washington State.
Rypien left the game with an undisclosed injury late in the first quarter, giving way to Cozart, a graduate transfer from Kansas.
Rypien led the Broncos on a six-play, 75-yard touchdown drive on Boise State’s opening possession, but that’s where the good news ended.
On BSU’s second possession of the first quarter, Rypien was sacked by Washington State linebacker Frankie Luvu and defensive tackle Hercules Mata’afa.
The ball came loose, and safety Robert Taylor scooped up the fumble for a WSU touchdown.