Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 4 at Notre Dame Stadium, with TV coverage at 12:30 p.m. MST on NBC.
- BetMGM lists Notre Dame as a 20.5-point favorite with a -1200 moneyline and a 63.5 over/under.
- ESPN’s model gives the Irish a 91.9% win probability, reflecting broad projections that lean strongly their way.
- Boise State averages about 520 yards and 38.5 points per game behind QB Maddux Madsen (1,129 yards, 9 TDs, 1 INT) after shifting to a committee backfield post-Ashton Jeanty.
- Freeman highlighted fixes after the Arkansas win, stressing the need to stop explosive runs, clean up signals and communication, and better protect the quarterback.