SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame’s offense bumbled through the first quarter only to explode in the second. Three lightning-quick touchdowns highlighted a 31-point period, sending the No. 7 Irish well on their way to a 66-14 victory against New Mexico on Saturday.
Notre Dame’s offense hardly functioned in the first quarter, failing to score on two drives and gaining all of 32 yards on 14 plays. On five running plays, the Irish gained 10 yards, while on nine passing plays (including one sack), 22.
Aside from a 34-yard interception returned for a touchdown by freshman safety Kyle Hamilton, nothing seemed set to go well for Notre Dame.