Boise State got their starting quarterback back. Whether he’ll be back to starting remains to be seen.
Bryan Harsin confirmed Wednesday that Brett Rypien has been cleared to play in Friday’s game against Virginia. Rypien sustained a head injury in the first quarter of the Washington State loss in Week 2 and didn’t return, then was sidelined for the Week 3 win over New Mexico as well.
While there has been no confirmation from the school, it has been reported that Rypien sustained a concussion.
“Brett has been practicing, he’s been cleared,” the Broncos head coach said according to the Idaho Press Tribune. “He’s good. He’s been back in the mix and there’s no issue there.”
Left unsaid is whether he or Kansas transfer Montell Cozart will get the start against the Cavaliers. In his first start for the Broncos, Cozart directed an offense that finished with its lowest yardage output (264) in five years. Individually, Cozart produced solid stats in the win as he completed 15 of his 19 passes for 137 yards while adding 71 on the ground. He also accounted for three touchdowns -- two passing, one rushing.
Regardless of who starts, Harsin acknowledged that both Cozart and Rypien will play in the non-conference game.