The Irish received the opening kickoff and marched straight down the field. Tony Jones Jr. got the start at running back and had four carries for 41 yards. The Ian book red zone package stalled in a goal-to-goal situation, and Notre Dame had to settle for a field goal.
Vanderbilt had to start their first drive inside their own ten yard line after a holding call on the kickoff return. The Commodores were able to move the ball to about midfield before being forced to punt.
Ian book took another snap on third and short on the ensuing drive.