Facing a school that fielded their first football team just two decades ago, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had little trouble against the South Florida Bulls on Saturday in their 52-0 win. The victory boosts the Irish record to 2-0 and gives them momentum as they embark on their first action away from home.
The contest was never in doubt, with both sides of the ball operating at a high level for Notre Dame. That allowed another socially-distanced crowd to enjoy the game throughout, in contrast to the tense moments against Duke just one week earlier. It also gained a measure of revenge for the Bulls’ shocking win over the Irish in their only previous matchup.