Notre Dame edges Louisville 31-24 in thrilling showdown
- Notre Dame capitalized on Louisville's three turnovers in the first half, leading to a 24-14 halftime score.
- Riley Leonard was instrumental for Notre Dame, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for another.
- The victory marked Notre Dame's second win against a ranked opponent, boosting their season record to 4-1.
On Saturday, No. 16 Notre Dame faced No. 15 Louisville in a closely contested game that ended with a score of 31-24. The Fighting Irish capitalized on Louisville's three turnovers, all occurring in the first half, which allowed them to build a 24-14 lead by halftime. Riley Leonard played a pivotal role for Notre Dame, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for another, showcasing his versatility and skill. Despite trailing, Louisville made a strong effort to come back in the second half, narrowing the gap with a touchdown pass from Shough to Brooks. However, a last-minute defensive stand by Notre Dame secured their victory, handing Louisville their first loss of the season. The game highlighted the importance of minimizing mistakes, as Louisville had previously been error-free in their first three games. With this win, Notre Dame improved to 4-1 and is expected to gain momentum in the rankings, while Louisville fell to 3-1 and will need to address their turnover issues moving forward. Both teams have upcoming games, with Notre Dame having a bye week before hosting Stanford, and Louisville preparing to face Southern Methodist.