SOUTH BEND, Ind. - DeShone Kizer threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Josh Adams rushed for 106 yards and Notre Dame’s defense rebounded from a disappointing performance a week ago to help the 18th-ranked Fighting Irish beat Nevada, 39-10, on Saturday.
After being held scoreless in the first quarter by Nevada (1-1), the Irish (1-1) took control with a 25-point second quarter — the most points in the quarter for Notre Dame since scoring 28 points against Pittsburgh in Charlie Weis’ debut as coach in 2005.
Kizer was 15 of 18 for 156 yards with one interception and Equanimeous St.