Notre Dame football faced off against the 18th ranked Virginia Cavaliers and their exemplary pass rush on Saturday and came away with a 35-20 win. It was a mixed-bag performance, with the defense leading the charge against Virginia and the Irish offense having varying levels of success. Here are the compliments, criticisms and conclusions following the big Irish victory:
Compliments
The Irish Defense Was Dominant
Coming into the game, most of the defensive conversation centered around the elite pass rush of the Virginia Cavaliers, as they led the nation in sacks with 20 on the season.