After both offenses started the game with quick 3 and outs, it was all Notre Dame from there. The Irish totaled nearly 600 yards of total offense (573) — 340 passing and 233 rushing. However, it was very clear that both teams were trying to run clock in the 4th quarter. Some fans may disagree with that philosophy, but in reality, what is the difference in winning 52-0 and 66-0? Nothing.
Ian Book was very efficient right from the first play. He saw the field well all day and hit the majority of his open receivers with ease — really the only bad throw being a crosser that Javon McKinley still should have caught for Book’s 6th touchdown.