In a virtually flawless performance, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish closed out their 2023 season with a 40-8 Sun Bowl win over the Oregon State Beavers on Friday afternoon. The victory gives the Irish a final record of 10-3 on the year, while the Beavers conclude their season with an 8-5 mark.
Both teams were dealing with major absences in their respective lineups due to transfers and opt-outs. Yet, the depth possessed by Notre Dame quickly became evident as the Irish dominated the line of scrimmage for much of the contest. Oregon State’s lone score came in the latter part of the final quarter, with the game no longer in doubt.