Notre Dame had intercepted only one pass this season until the light went on Saturday in the JMA Wireless Dome. The Fighting Irish started the day with a pick-six by Brandon Joseph and demoralized the Orange in the fourth quarter with a diving grab by linebacker Marist Liufau. The latter play put a fork in a Syracuse comeback attempt led by backup quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson. The icing on the cake followed soon after when Clarence Lewis blocked yet another punt for Notre Dame. Audric Estime cashed in with a touchdown on the next play that drove the orange-clad fans to the exits.