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Notre Dame's Aneyas Williams Runs Wild at Stanford Stadium, Outpacing Stanford Cardinal

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish improved their record to 10-2 with a decisive 49-20 victory over the Stanford Cardinal, who fell to 4-8. The game took place at Stanford Stadium and showcased the offensive prowess of the Irish, particularly in their rushing attack.


Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi'Bran Payne (3) celebrates with running back Audric Estime (7) after Payne scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The Fighting Irish set the tone early with a commanding performance in the first quarter. They scored 14 points while keeping the Cardinal scoreless. Aneyas Williams was instrumental during this period, showcasing his speed and agility with significant yardage gains that left Stanford's defense scrambling.


Second Quarter


Notre Dame continued their dominance into the second quarter by adding another 21 points to their tally. CJ Carr led an efficient passing game that resulted in two touchdowns for ND. Meanwhile, Leonard Moore made a crucial interception that halted a promising drive from Stanford, further solidifying Notre Dame's control over the match.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, both teams managed only modest scoring efforts; however, ND maintained its lead by adding another touchdown to its total. Madden Faraimo contributed defensively with a sack that disrupted Stanford’s offensive rhythm and limited them to just three points during this period.


Fourth Quarter


Stanford attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter by scoring two touchdowns but ultimately fell short as ND sealed their victory with an additional seven points. A standout moment came when Joshua Burnham connected on an impressive long pass resulting in an 84-yard touchdown reception for Luke Talich.


The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal match summary highlights how ND capitalized on both offensive opportunities and defensive stops throughout each phase of play—culminating in this comprehensive win away from home.


For fans eager for more insights into such performances or those interested in future broadcasts featuring these dynamic teams: Stay tuned! Share this article if you enjoyed reliving every pivotal moment from this encounter!

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