Sep 8, 2015 at 7:05p ET
Sep 8, 2015 at 7:05p ET
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Notre Dame's defense put up gaudy numbers against Texas in its opener, just like it did in a dominant victory against Michigan a season ago.
Coach Brian Kelly believes this year's unit is better built for the long haul after last year's defense unraveled. He believes the group looked much improved in a 38-3 win over Texas last Saturday.
''But it is a small sample. It's one game,'' he said.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish forced eight three-and-outs in 11 possessions, were on the field only 52 plays and limited the Longhorns to 163 yards of offense.