Overview
- Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium with national TV coverage on NBC.
- Redshirt freshman CJ Carr enters with 1,091 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions through four starts, supported by rushing threats Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price.
- Boise State ranks top 10 in total offense at roughly 520 yards per game and averages 38.5 points, led by quarterback Maddux Madsen’s 1,129 yards, nine touchdowns and one interception.
- Marcus Freeman called the Broncos’ offense explosive and their defense pressure-heavy, emphasizing pass protection and tackling as key for Notre Dame.
- BetMGM lists Notre Dame -20.5 with a -1200 moneyline and a 63.5 total, while Boise State plans a pregame stadium tour to acclimate under coach Spencer Danielson.