Boise State football starting defensive back Jaden Mickey will not play against No. 21 Notre Dame, sources confirm. The Notre Dame transfer is still in concussion protocol following last week's injury. After ‘terrifying’ injury, Boise State’s Jaden Mickey doing ‘much better’ https://t.co/BpZkSGdLI7 — Idaho Statesman (@IdahoStatesman) September 29, 2025 Expand TweetBroncos coach Spencer Danielson said Mickey was discharged from the hospital that same night. Mickey left Notre Dame midseason in 2024 to preserve eligibility, graduated with a psychology degree, and initially committed to Cal before flipping to Boise State football.