SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Brandon Wimbush passed for a career-high 280 yards, ran for two touchdowns and shook off an injury as No. 5 Notre Dame won its seventh straight, beating Wake Forest 48-37 on Saturday in a game in which Irish running back Josh Adams missed the second half because of a concussion.
Adams left the field late in the first quarter and Wimbush (knee) joined him late in the first half as Notre Dame Stadium grew silent in a hurry. Wimbush who was hit on his planted left leg after a 28-yard gain.