Boise State alumni help lead Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl blowout of New England Patriots

Demarcus Lawrence and George Holani contribute to Seahawks' championship victory

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, with key contributions from Boise State alumni Demarcus Lawrence and George Holani. Lawrence, a veteran defensive end, signed with the Seahawks in the 2025 offseason after a successful 11-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. Holani, a running back, served as a backup to Kenneth Walker III, who was named Super Bowl MVP.

Why it matters

The success of Boise State alumni in the NFL, particularly on a championship-winning team, highlights the program's ability to develop talent and prepare players for the professional level. It also showcases the Seahawks' savvy offseason moves in signing Lawrence and utilizing Holani as part of their Super Bowl-winning roster.

The details

Lawrence had a relatively quiet Super Bowl with two total tackles, but did not record one of the Seahawks' six sacks of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Holani finished with two carries for six yards and one reception for seven yards as Kenneth Walker III's backup. Walker III had a monster game, running for 135 yards on 27 carries with two catches for 26 yards.

  • The Seahawks defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.
  • Lawrence signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Seahawks in the 2025 offseason after 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Holani has spent the last two seasons with the Seahawks after sharing the backfield with Ashton Jeanty at Boise State.

The players

Demarcus Lawrence

A veteran defensive end who starred at Boise State from 2012-13 before being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2017 with the Cowboys before signing with the Seahawks in 2025.

George Holani

A running back who played at Boise State, where he shared the backfield with Ashton Jeanty. Holani has spent the last two seasons with the Seahawks as a backup to Kenneth Walker III.

Kenneth Walker III

The Seahawks' starting running back, who was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Patriots.

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What they’re saying

“Y'all have to understand, at this moment, it's about me and me alone. I appreciate all my fans that supported me through it all, but at the end of the day, players win championships, not logos.”

— Demarcus Lawrence (Josina Anderson)

The takeaway

The success of Boise State alumni like Demarcus Lawrence and George Holani on the championship-winning Seattle Seahawks roster demonstrates the program's ability to develop NFL-caliber talent. Their contributions to the team's Super Bowl victory highlight the continued impact of Boise State players in the professional ranks.