Recap: Notre Dame 38 – Texas 3

Malik Zaire Throws For 313 Yards In A Notre Dame Victory

Notre Dame and Texas met for the first time since 1996 when the Irish defeated the Longhorns with a last second field goal, 27-24. This year, under the lights at Notre Dame Stadium, the Irish started the season with a bang and an overwhelming victory, 38-3.

The Fighting Irish blitzed the Longhorns in the first half, scoring the Texas 17-0. The key to Notre Dame’s success in the first half was Junior Quarterback Malik Zaire who passed for 144 yards and one touchdown.

The Irish scored on a 16-yard pass from Malik Zaire to Will Fuller. Freshman Josh Adams then added to Notre Dame’s lead with a 14-yard run on his first collegiate carry.…