SOUTH BEND, Ind., SEPT. 19, 2020 – Underdog USF couldn't rekindle the magic of its 2011 upset win at Notre Dame, falling to the seventh-ranked Irish, 52-0, in the second game of the all-time series on Saturday afternoon.
National title contender Notre Dame (2-0) scored touchdowns on each of its first four drives and took a 35-0 lead into halftime. The Irish rushed for six touchdowns – one with just 2:15 remaining – in their 20th straight home victory.
Sophomore back Johnny Ford (Miami) shined once again on a tough day all around for USF (1-1), rushing for a team-high 70 yards on six carries (11.