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freshman in 2021. He started 22 games over the next two seasons.
He was a Freshman All-American in 2022 when he completed 166 of 271 passes( 61.3 %) for 2,042 yards and 14 touchdowns with 6 interceptions. He also rushed for 586 yards and 10 touchdowns that season, including a 91-yard touchdown to seal a victory over Utah State.
Green was the Broncos’ starting quarterback going into 2023, too, but struggled with completion percentage and interceptions and found himself in a position battle with freshman Maddux Madsen midway through the season. After an in-season coaching change at Boise and a season-ending knee injury to Madsen, Green played his best ball down the stretch, including at the Mountain West Conference Championship Game.
Playing against UNLV on the Runnin’ Rebels’ home field in Las Vegas, Green
completed 12 of 15 passes for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns, and rushed 8 times for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns. Boise State won 44-20 and Green was named offensive most valuable player.
Less than a week later he was in Fayetteville meeting with Petrino about transferring to the Razorbacks. Petrino insists Green was the first transfer quarterback he targeted.
“ The whole process was really, really fast,” Green said.
Petrino wowed Green with a presentation about how he would use the 6-6 quarterback who has drawn comparisons to past Petrino QBs Lamar Jackson for his running ability and Ryan Mallett for his height.
Green impressed Petrino with his understanding of the plays they discussed and his work ethic.
“ He’ s a very highly motivated young man,” Petrino said.
It became apparent to Pittman, Petrino and others that Green was in Arkansas to
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