Mike London’s Virginia Cavaliers nearly upset the 9th ranked and heavily favored Notre Dame Fighting Irish. However, Malik Zaire was lost to a season-ending injury, Notre Dame’s second major season-ending injury in as many weeks.
On the first drive of the game, Notre Dame faked a field goal to take a 6-0 lead. The Fighting Irish went for two but failed to convert. The Irish kicked two field goals to take a 12-0 lead. It appeared that Notre Dame was on their way to an easy victory.
The Cavaliers then stormed back to a take a 14-12 lead at halftime.