The game was there for the taking, but questionable play from the offensive line and Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins gave No. 10 Notre Dame the home victory on Saturday afternoon. After a solid first half, Perkins finished 30-for-42 with 334 yards, three fumbles, and two interceptions as ND beat the No. 18 Cavaliers 35-20.
Despite leading at the half and getting favorable field position in the early stages of the second half, Virginia couldn’t take advantage of opportunities in front of them. Notre Dame’s defensive ends — namely Julian Okwara’s three sacks — owned the right side of the Cavalier line.