- Matchup: Boise State Broncos vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
- Broadcast: NBC Peacock
- Betting Line: Fighting Irish favored by 19.5 points
- Total Score Over/Under: 64.5
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The Boise State Broncos (3-1) are set to travel to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025, to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-2). Boise State enters this contest as 19.5-point underdogs, with the game’s total pegged at 64.5.
The Broncos are coming off a strong season, boasting a 3-1 record. In their last game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers, they secured a dominant 47-14 victory. Throughout that match, Boise State executed 44 rushing attempts for a total of 152 yards, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 82 plays and accumulated 473 total yards. Defensively, Boise State allowed the Mountaineers 12 completions on 28 attempts, yielding 65 passing yards and achieving a completion percentage of 42.9%. Against the run, the Broncos permitted 109 rushing yards on 29 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per run.
In terms of offensive output, the Broncos average an impressive 38.5 points per game. They feature a strong rushing attack, amassing an average of 221.0 rushing yards per contest, which ranks them 20th nationally. With a total of 2,080 offensive yards accrued this season, Boise State has produced 9 touchdown passes and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have recorded 95 first downs and faced 31 penalties resulting in 274 yards lost, while turning the ball over 4 times.
<pDefensively, Boise State ranks 75th nationwide in terms of points allowed, conceding an average of 24.8 points per game. They allow 4.3 yards per carry, resulting in 152.8 rushing yards allowed per game. The Broncos have given up a total of 611 rushing yards over the course of 4 games. In the air, they have yielded 742 passing yards, placing them 29th in the nation, with an average of 185.5 passing yards allowed per game and a completion rate of 55.6%. This season, they’ve surrendered a total of 338.3 yards per game, positioning them 56th in college football, allowing 4 touchdowns through the air and 9 on the ground.The Fighting Irish enter this game with a 2-2 record. In their last matchup, they triumphed with an impressive 56-13 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. During that game, Notre Dame averaged 5.3 yards per rush, totaling 210 yards from 40 attempts. The team racked up an impressive 641 total yards while executing 72 plays, averaging 8.9 yards per play. Notre Dame’s pass defense restricted opponents to a 53.1% completion rate, allowing 207 yards on 17 completions out of 32 attempts. Against the run, they conceded 158 yards on 30 carries, also averaging 5.3 yards per rush.
On the offensive side, the Fighting Irish rank 11th nationally, scoring an average of 44.0 points per game. They post an impressive 479.8 total yards per game, placing them 16th across the nation. However, they have accrued 118 penalty yards from 18 infractions, which ranks 118th in this category. Notre Dame has thrown 2 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while achieving 100 first downs. So far this season, the Irish have passed for 1,226 yards, averaging 306.5 passing yards per game—16th best in Division 1. They average 173.3 rushing yards per game with a season total of 693 rushing yards.
Defensively, Notre Dame concedes 27.8 points per game, ranking them 99th in the country. They have allowed a total of 486 rushing yards this season (121.5 yards per game) and have surrendered 5 rushing touchdowns. In terms of pass defense, they have given up 7 touchdowns and an average of 268.8 passing yards per game, ranking 121st in D-1. The Irish defense has been on the field for 267 plays this season, ranking them 41st in Division 1. They have recorded 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions in the ongoing season, yielding a total of 111 points thus far.
Who will claim victory in this thrilling Broncos vs. Fighting Irish college football matchup?
Expert Prediction: Choose the Fighting Irish -19.5
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