Despite some drama in the game’s final moments, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish picked up a huge win on Saturday in a 31-24 victory over the previously undefeated Louisville Cardinals. The tenor of the contest shifted from chaotic to quiet to tense before the Irish emerged with the victory. The win boosts Marcus Freeman’s squad to 4-1 on the season and keeps them in contention for a postseason berth in the College Football Playoff.
Clad in green jerseys for this big game, the Irish were outgained 395 to 280 in the yardage department and again struggled on third down, converting on just two of 10 attempts.