Notre Dame's defense returns to form in 28-7 win over Boise State

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame’s defense returned to form Saturday as the No. 21 Fighting Irish beat Boise State 28-7 at Notre Dame Stadium, handing the Broncos their second loss of the season and bolstering the Irish after a mixed start to 2025.

The game was decided by turnovers and a physical Notre Dame running attack. Cornerback Leonard Moore, making his first appearance since a high-ankle sprain, intercepted two passes, and Tae Johnson and Luke Talich added the other two of the afternoon as the Irish finished with four interceptions. Notre Dame’s defense held Boise State to 315 total yards after the Broncos entered the game averaging about 520 yards per game.

Quarterback CJ Carr completed 15 of 23 passes for 189 yards and two touchdown passes, finding Will Pauling and Malachi Fields for scores. Running back Jeremiyah Love briefly left with an injury in the first half but returned to finish with 103 yards rushing and a four-yard touchdown run. Jadarian Price contributed 83 yards on the ground and broke a 49-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Boise State’s only touchdown came on a one-yard plunge by quarterback Maddux Madsen in the second quarter. Madsen...