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Notre Dame Hosts Boise State in First-Ever Meeting With Shootout Potential

No. 21 Notre Dame guards a thin Playoff margin against a Boise State attack ranked among the nation’s best.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium, with NBC televising and Fubo streaming what will be the programs’ first meeting.
  • The Irish have rebounded from an 0-2 start with two wins by a combined 112-43, including a 56-13 rout at Arkansas, yet remain the AP Top 25’s only multi-loss team.
  • Boise State rebounded from a Week 1 loss to South Florida with three straight wins and averages about 520 yards per game behind quarterback Maddux Madsen.
  • CBS Sports/SportsLine projects a high total with a model pick on Over 64.5, signaling expectations for significant scoring.
  • A Fighting Irish Wire preview outlines upset paths for Boise State that hinge on Notre Dame defensive slippage and potential turnovers from quarterback CJ Carr.