Boise State conducted a compelling quarterback battle in fall camp, but the competition is over and redshirt sophomore quarterback Maddux Madsen has beaten out former five-star-plus prospect Malachi Nelson for the gig. That news comes courtesy of a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Nelson transferred in from USC this offseason and was thought to be a strong candidate to win the job. Instead, Madsen, who served as the primary backup to Taylen Green last season, won the gig. Madsen threw for 1,191 yards and nine touchdowns last season, while tossing only three interceptions. He also ran for 120 ya…