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NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The fourth-ranked Notre Dame football team battled the University of Louisville Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium and prevailed with a 12-7 victory to remain undefeated (4-0, 3-0 ACC) on the season.
The Irish ran the ball well, finishing the afternoon with 232 yards on 49 carries. Sophomore Kyren Williams paced the Irish backfield with 127 yards on 25 carries, marking his third 100-yard rushing effort on the season.
Graduate Student Ian Book had an impressive third-quarter 13-yard rushing touchdown to regain the lead on his way to amassing 47 yards on the ground. Book also accumulated 106 passing yards, completing 11-of-19 attempts.
The Irish defense limited the Cardinals to just 12 yards in the first quarter and off the scoreboard until 7:37 in the third. Notre Dame dominated the time of possession in the first half, maintaining the football for 21:57 compared to Louisville’s 8:03.
In the second half, Louisville took its first and only lead of the game after taking the opening drive 83 yards for a touchdown. The Cardinals converted a fourth and two from midfield on the drive and Marshon Ford caught the one-yard pass for the touchdown to cap the drive.
Notre Dame immediately responded with a 66-yard drive, spanning 3:49, capped by a 13-yard touchdown run from Book which put the Irish back out front 12-7 (the two-point conversion attempt failed).
The Irish will be back in action next weekend when they hit the road for the first time in 2020. Notre Dame will face Pittsburgh on Oct. 24 (3:30 p.m. ET) at Heinz Field. The game will air on ABC.
— ND —
📊 Poll of the Game
🏈 4th Quarter
☘️☘️☘️☘️ IRISH WIN ☘️☘️☘️☘️
No. 4 @NDFootball earns the 12-7 win to move to 4-0!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/h32lN7nk5n
— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 17, 2020
Grown man football 😤#LOUvsND pic.twitter.com/Suy4fBr8o1
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) October 17, 2020
To! The! Fourth!
Get those Ks up and keep it loud, #NDFamily!
No. 4 @NDFootball 12 – Louisville 7
📺 @NDonNBC #GoIrish #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/ui7AbczCVm— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 17, 2020
📷 PHOTO GALLERY
🏈 3rd Quarter
There was NO stopping @Ian_Book12 ❕
📺 NBC #GoIrish x #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/U50S4SDI3F
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 17, 2020
IAN BOOK!
The Irish are back on top with Book taking it all the way himself! #LOUvsND pic.twitter.com/LpythZvjZP
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) October 17, 2020
Second half is 🔛! Join us live ⬇️
📺: NBC
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— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) October 17, 2020
Ready for a 💪 second half.
No. 4 @NDFootball 6 – Louisville 0
📺 @NDonNBC #GoIrish #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/tN2LxdC8iZ— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 17, 2020
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🏈 2nd Quarter
Halfway.
No. 4 @NDFootball 6 – Louisville 0
📺 @NDonNBC #GoIrish #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/TTgOnfkNhK— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 17, 2020
📷 PHOTO GALLERY
🏈 1st Quarter
One down, three to go.
No. 4 @NDFootball 6 – Louisville 0
📺 @NDonNBC #GoIrish #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/6kBx7SAce0— The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 17, 2020
You know what time it is… 😎
Here come the Irish! ☘️ pic.twitter.com/KRGQoHk4wh
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) October 17, 2020
30 yard kick by @JDoerer_11 to extend the lead for Notre Dame. #GoIrish x #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/dguJe7ilJf
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 17, 2020
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🏈 PRE-GAME
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— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 17, 2020
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— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 17, 2020
In a few hours we take the field to defend our house. 🏟#GoIrish x #BeatCardinals
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| GAME DAY INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2020 |
| Time | 2:30 p.m. ET |
| Site: | Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN |
| TV: | NBC Mike Tirico (play-by-play) Tony Dungy (analyst) Kathryn Tappen (sideline) |
| Radio: | Notre Dame Radio Network |
NBC will have live coverage this Saturday as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off against the Louisville Cardinals. Fans can see it all in spectacular high definition beginning at 2:30pm ET via NBC Sports online at NBCSports.com/Live, or through the NBC Sports app.
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Notre Dame vs. Louisville | October 17, 2020
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