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Notre Dame, ranked #17, secured at 28-3 victory over Miami (OH) this past Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish offense struggled early, trailing 3-0 in the second quarter. Riley Leonard rebounded with 297 total yards and 3 TDs, including a pivotal 50 yard rushing TD late in the game. The Irish took control in the 2nd quarter, as Leonard's 8 yard run and 38 yard TD pass to Beaux Collins helped the Irish take a 14-3 halftime lead. The defense played a key role in keeping the RedHawks at bay, with notable contributions from Christian Gray and Junior Tuihalamaka, who each had critical INT's to thwart Miami's advances. Notre Dame's offense tallied 270 rushing yards, and their defense prevented any momentum after the RedHawks early lead.  By: Evan J. Thomas The Fighting Irish rushed for 362 yards and six touchdowns, asserting their dominance from start to finish. Purdue's only touchdown came early, but they struggled to keep up with Notre Dame's relentless offense and physicality. This win marked a significant rebound for Notre Dame after their previous upset loss. The Irish showed strength on both sides of the ball, while Purdue couldn't match their intensity, leading to one of the most lopsided games in the rivalry’s recent history. Quarterback Riley Leonard had a great day on the ground as he tallied 100 yards and 3 touchdowns, while running back Jeremiyah Love amassed 109 yards rushing as the Irish scored 6 total rushing TDs. Backup QB's Steve Angeli and Kenny Minchey both saw time for the Irish in the lopsided victory. Next up: Home game Saturday Sept. 21 vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks (0-2)  Northern Illinois Huskies came into South Bend and stunned #5 ranked Notre Dame with a 16-14 upset on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Despite being heavy underdogs, the Huskies secured the win with a last-minute field goal. Notre Dame attempted a 62 yard game winning field goal but the Huskies blocked the kick and celebrated on the field. Notre Dame started strong with a great first scoring drive but Northern Illinois defense shut down the Irish and held them scoreless in the second half. The defeat dents Notre Dame's playoff hopes and adds to a string of early season upsets in college football, while NIU celebrated one of the biggest wins in program history.  |
AuthorEvan J. Thomas is an award winning photographer, podcast & Radio host, media mogul and all around "Creative Genius". Archives
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