Stanford vs. Notre Dame Short Report | Oct 12, 2024

In a decisive triumph over Stanford, Notre Dame showcased its prowess with a dominant 49-7 victory. The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback Riley Leonard, quickly overturned an early one-yard rushing touchdown by Stanford's Justin Lamson with Leonard responding decisively with both a rushing touchdown and three aerial scores. Leonard's performance was complemented by a stout defense that shut down Stanford's offensive efforts after their initial scoring drive, allowing only 137 total yards for the remainder of the game.

Notre Dame's game plan focused on a versatile attack, highlighted by Leonard's 16 completions on 22 attempts for 229 yards. The Irish went into halftime with a 21-7 lead, capitalizing on two Stanford fourth down failures. The defense, spearheaded by Howard Cross III and Rylie Mills, posted impressive stats with eight tackles for loss and four sacks. The game, paused late due to lightning, saw Notre Dame extend their control post-resumption, as Steve Angeli effectively managed a comfortable fourth-quarter lead.