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ATLANTA, Ga. — The fourth-ranked Fighting Irish extended its winning streak to 12 games, the longest active streak in FBS, with a decisive 31-13 win over Georgia Tech Saturday afternoon at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
The Irish were led offensively by Kyren Williams as he finished with 76 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. It was Williams’ third game this season with multiple touchdowns (Duke & Florida State). C’Bo Flemister and Chris Tyree both played integral roles in the rushing attack – adding 106 yards on 20 carries combined. Ian Book captained the Notre Dame offense, throwing for 199 yards and a touchdown and added 46 yards on the ground. Javon McKinley hauled in five passes from Book for 93 yards.
On the defensive side the Irish had another strong first half, as they limited the Yellow Jackets to 65 yards of total offense. Daelin Hayes was all over the field for the Irish defense as he notched five tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles.
Notre Dame’s 15-play opening drive lasted 8:38 and ended with Joe Wilkins’ first career touchdown on an eight-yard pass from Book. Book was 7-7 on the opening drive, hitting five different receivers.
Following a 93-yard scoop and score for the Yellow Jackets, the Irish regained the lead on the ensuing drive. Williams capped off a seven-play, 75-yard drive with a two-yard rush to put the Irish up, 14-7.
Kyle Hamilton made a big play on fourth-and-two, stuffing Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield for a six-yard loss and turnover on downs. The Irish took over at the Georgia Tech 49-yard line and ended the drive with a 32-yard field goal from Jonathan Doerer to head into the half with a 17-7 lead.
The Irish forced their first turnover of the game on the opening drive of the second half. Hayes sacked Jeff Sims and forced a fumble which was recovered by Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa. The Irish offense needed just six plays to drive 65 yards and finished the drive with Williams’ second rushing touchdown of the game.
A three-yard C’Bo Flemister touchdown to begin the fourth quarter gave the Irish their third rushing touchdown of the afternoon and put the game out of reach.
The Irish will return home to host No. 1 Clemson on November 7 at Notre Dame Stadium. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC as the Tigers will be the first top-ranked team to play at Notre Dame since Southern Cal in 2005.
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS
📊 VOTE NOW!
🏈 4TH QUARTER
𝚂𝙰𝙲𝙺 𝙱𝚈 𝙰𝙳𝙴!
Loss of four on the play for GT. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/YAenEbOBWK
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
C'bo came out plotting' 👀
Two yard rushing TD for @c_borius to put the score 31-7. Notre Dame up!
Q3 | 12:59 left. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/BNH2nQmfZN
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🏈 3RD QUARTER
This is the third game @Kyrenwilliams23 has had multiple touchdowns this season. Currently he’s at two. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/DInKhly7Ux
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
Football guy right there. 😏
Four yard rush into the end zone by @Kyrenwilliams23 to put the score at 24-7 ND 🔼.
Q3 | 10:43 left. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/nLp1TeP61D
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
31 yard catch by @mcjavon!
⛓️Move the chains ⛓️
Q3 | 11:30 left #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/GPcn9WQhv1
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
SACK. FUMBLE. RECOVERY BY @myraaann ‼️
Q3 | 13:03 left #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/p5z38r9RQ6
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🏈 2ND QUARTER
🙌The kick is good!🙌
32 yards up the middle by @JDoerer_11 to extend the ND lead 17-7.
Q2 | 1:49 left. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/3PL2TKV31a
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖇𝖔𝖔𝖌𝖊𝖞𝖒𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖘 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝖍𝖔𝖒𝖊. 😲💀
Loss of six on the play by GT. Tackle made by @kham316.
Q2 | 3:25 left#GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/5onggkDWpO
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
Kyren Williams! Plows it in for 6 and the Irish answer HEAVILY after the scoop and score!!
14-7 ND! #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/KA7O91C7Bv
— ND Whiteboard (@ND_Whiteboard) October 31, 2020
𝐖 𝐀 𝐕 𝐘 🌊
two yards on the ground for @Kyrenwilliams23 to put the Irish back on top of GT 14-7.
Q2 | 10:47 left. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/IBWxK20ZWR
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
🏈 1ST QUARTER
Loss of five on the play for GT by @myraaann.
Q1 | 3:52 left. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/7OR5OCMQH5
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
Joe Wilkins!! @joewilkinsjrrr caps off the Irish 1️⃣5️⃣ play, 8 minute 44 second drive to open up the game and get 7!
Irish strike first 7️⃣-0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/e8r8TmBi7B
— ND Whiteboard (@ND_Whiteboard) October 31, 2020
Book ➡️ Wilkins Jr.
Eight yard catch by @joewilkinsjrr to put Notre Dame on the score board first.
Q1 | 6:16 left #GoIrish x @BeatGT pic.twitter.com/dzaRoYOhrY
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
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🏈 PRE-GAME
| GAME DAY INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2020 |
| Time | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Site: | Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA Capacity 55,000 |
| TV: | ABC Dave Pasch (play-by-play) Mike Golic (analyst) Marty Smith (reporter) |
| Radio: | Notre Dame Radio Network |
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Before the madness ensues. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/nwMjC4EDKD
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑵 🎃
Beware of Michael Mayer!
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🚙 @NissanUSA#GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/K1AhyG036f— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 31, 2020
For the Brotherhood. #GoIrish x #BeatGT pic.twitter.com/gd7RijjV3G
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