The sixth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish managed to withstand a raucous crowd under the lights at Blacksburg on Saturday night by defeating the 24th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies by a score of 45-23. The victory did have some bumps along the way, but given the chaotic atmosphere that surrounded them, Notre Dame accomplished their mission by avoiding the upset and raising their season record to 6-0.
Below are some of the most pertinent aspects of the game:
The Dexter Williams Effect
When Dexter Williams was suspended for the first four games of the season, there was some concern about its effect on the Irish running game.