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Notre Dame Stadium Hosts Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Boston College Eagles in Dominant Football Display

In a commanding performance at Notre Dame Stadium, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish secured a resounding victory over the Boston College Eagles, with the final scoreboard reading 44-0. The home team's season record improved to 9-4, while the visitors fell to 3-9.


Dec 30, 2022; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime (7) runs with the ball during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2022 Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by an impressive display from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense and defense. The home team accumulated a total of 437 yards, with a significant contribution coming from their rushing game which accounted for 281 yards. The longest rush was an explosive 51-yard run that set up one of four rushing touchdowns scored by the Fighting Irish. Their ground attack proved relentless as they averaged over seven yards per carry and converted thirteen first downs through rushes.


The passing game also added to their dominance with a total of 156 passing yards. Although completing just over half of their pass attempts, they managed to secure nine first downs through air and scored one touchdown via pass.


Special teams played their part too; field goal kickers were perfect on the day, contributing three successful kicks including two from beyond forty-nine yards. Kickoffs spanned a total distance of 557 yards with four resulting in touchbacks.


Defensively, Notre Dame was equally imposing. They sacked Boston College's quarterback four times for a loss of thirty-three yards and recorded five tackles for loss totaling thirty lost yardage for BC. The defense also forced three interceptions without conceding any return yardage on those turnovers.


Penalties were minimal in this contest as only two flags were thrown against Notre Dame totaling twenty penalty yards – showcasing disciplined play throughout sixty minutes.


Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for another exciting game as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off against USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 27th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming encounter will be broadcasted live on ABC network where supporters can tune in to follow all the action from one of college football’s storied venues.

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