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No. 4 Irish beat Wake Forest; Josh Adams has 98-yard TD

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Josh Adams scored on a 98-yard run, the longest scoring play in Notre Dame history, and defensive end Andrew Trumbetti scored on a 28-yard interception as the Fighting Irish (No. 4 CFP, No. 6 AP) beat Wake Forest 28-7 on Saturday despite struggling offensively.

Adams started and ran for 141 yards with Notre Dame's leading rusher C.J. Prosise sidelined while recovering from a concussion. Adams, who was fourth on the Irish depth chart in the preseason, posted his second straight 100-yard game and third of the season.

DeShone Kizer added touchdown runs of 12 and five yards for the Irish (9-1, No.