Live updates, highlights and scoring plays: Boise State vs. No. 21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Fighting Irish (2-2) host the Boise State Broncos (3-1, 1-0 MWC) on Saturday afternoon in the friendly confines of Notre Dame Stadium, which is where Marcus Freeman‘s team will play the rest of the month.
Updates for this contest are in reverse chronological order, with most recent occurrences detailed at the top of the page and older ones at the bottom.
Final: Notre Dame beats Boise State 28-7
10/04/2025 05:50:10 PMScoring update: Notre Dame 28, Boise State 7
10/04/2025 05:23:25 PMWow! Jadarian Price breaks four tackles and scores on a 49-yard touchdown.
Notre Dame takes a commanding 28-7 lead with 7:54 left.
Scoring Drive: 2 plays, 52 yards, 0:43
End of the third quarter: Notre Dame leads Boise State 21-7
10/04/2025 05:05:31 PMInterception!
10/04/2025 05:08:23 PMNotre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore picks off Boise State’s Maddux. Irish take over around midfield after a late hit penalty.
Scoring update: Notre Dame 21, Boise State 7
10/04/2025 04:47:01 PMTouchdown Notre Dame! Carr to Fields on the back shoulder goal line fade.
Irish lead 21-7 with 5:49 left in the third quarter.
Scoring Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 4:31
Halftime: Notre Dame 14, Boise State 7
10/04/2025 04:08:21 PMTurnover
10/04/2025 04:04:25 PMInterception! Boise State’s Maddux overthrows his receiver, and Tae Johnson picks it off.
Irish will take a 14-7 lead into halftime.
Scoring update: Notre Dame 14, Boise State 7
10/04/2025 03:58:36 PMNotre Dame answers Boise’s touchdown with one of their own. Jeremiyah Love scores from four yards out.
Great drive for the Irish offense.
2-point conversion is good. Carr connects with Pauling. Irish lead 14-7 with :48 left in the 2nd quarter.
Scoring Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:15
Scoring update: Boise State 7, Notre Dame 6
10/04/2025 03:43:22 PMNotre Dame turns the ball over on downs as CJ Carr misses an open Will Pauling, and Boise State responds with a touchdown.
Broncos take a 7-6 lead.
Scoring Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:24
4:03 2nd Q
Injury update
10/04/2025 03:40:07 PMNotre Dame nickel back DeVonta Smith is on the sideline with his helmet off. Freshman Dallas Golden has been playing the position for the past couple of drives.
Notre Dame turns the ball over on downs
10/04/2025 03:29:36 PMOn 4th and long, Carr misses an open Will Pauling for a touchdown.
That hurts.
End of the first quarter: Notre Dame leads Boise State 6-0
10/04/2025 03:20:27 PMJames Rendell punts for the first time since the Texas A&M game.
Scoring update: Notre Dame 6, Boise State 0
10/04/2025 03:03:20 PMTouchdown Notre Dame! CJ Carr connects with Will Pauling for a 19-yard score.
Irish lead 6-0 with 4:47 left in the first quarter (PAT blocked).
Scoring Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:25
Injury notes
10/04/2025 03:00:21 PMJeremiyah Love was down on the field but walked off under his own power. He should be fine.
Offensive tackle Aamil Wagner is back in the game.
Aamil Wagner injured
10/04/2025 02:47:56 PMWe will see if he’s able to return to the game.
Irish turn the ball over on downs
10/04/2025 02:44:41 PMNotre Dame gets to the 1 yard line but turns the ball over on downs.
Boise State ball at its own 2.
Notre Dame to receive the opening kick
10/04/2025 02:35:53 PMIt’s a touchback. CJ Carr and the Irish offense will take over at the 25 yard line on the left hash.