Last weekend’s game versus Syracuse was over before some folks had a chance to sit down with their bratwurst and cold drink they had just purchased from the Notre Dame concessions stand. Syracuse received the kickoff to begin the game and followed that up with two interception returns for touchdowns as well as a blocked punt for a touchdown. Notre Dame was winning 21–0 before the Irish offense even stepped on the field. Most of Notre Dame’s starters were removed before the midway point of the third quarter as the Irish went on to win the game 70–7.
This week’s matchup against Stanford looks to be slightly more difficult as the Cardinal are 4–7 on the season and winners of their last game against California.