Williams runs No. 6 Irish past No. 24 Hokies, 45-23
Dexter Williams ran for three touchdowns, including a 97-yarder, and No. 6 Notre Dame beat No. 24 Virginia Tech 45-23 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
45
Virginia Tech Hokies
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 10 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
| VT | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Navy Midshipmen | W 35-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ BYU Cougars | L 24-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W 58-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W 37-26 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:50 45-23
Dexter Williams 31 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
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Touchdown 5:40 38-23
Eric Kumah 15 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:08 38-16
Miles Boykin 5 Yd pass from Ian Book (Justin Yoon Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 31-16
Miles Boykin 40 Yd pass from Ian Book (Justin Yoon Kick)
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Touchdown 11:49 24-16
Dexter Williams 97 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
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Touchdown 0:12 17-16
Damon Hazelton 3 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:08 17-9
Julian Love 42 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Yoon Kick)
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Field Goal 3:21 10-9
Brian Johnson 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 10-6
Brian Johnson 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:53 10-3
Brian Johnson 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:58 10-0
Justin Yoon 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:24 7-0
Dexter Williams 1 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
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VT
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:39 · End of Game
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ND 1:39
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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VT 3:59
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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ND 4:50
2 plays, 44 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:50 45-23
Dexter Williams 31 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
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VT 5:40
13 plays, 80 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 38-23
Eric Kumah 15 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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ND 9:08
11 plays, 64 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:08 38-16
Miles Boykin 5 Yd pass from Ian Book (Justin Yoon Kick)
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VT 13:51
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:30 · Missed FG
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ND 0:21
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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VT 1:52
6 plays, 33 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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ND 4:59
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 31-16
Miles Boykin 40 Yd pass from Ian Book (Justin Yoon Kick)
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VT 8:31
9 plays, 45 yards, 3:18 · Missed FG
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ND 11:49
2 plays, 95 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:49 24-16
Dexter Williams 97 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
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VT 12:31
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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ND
1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half
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VT 0:12
8 plays, 75 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 17-16
Damon Hazelton 3 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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VT 1:08
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:09 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:08 17-9
Julian Love 42 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Yoon Kick)
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ND 2:17
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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VT 3:21
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:21 10-9
Brian Johnson 22 Yd Field Goal
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ND 5:52
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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VT 5:58
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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ND 7:11
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:55 · Fumble
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VT 10:06
7 plays, 17 yards, 3:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 10-6
Brian Johnson 43 Yd Field Goal
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ND 13:15
8 plays, 18 yards, 2:38 · Downs
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VT 0:53
13 plays, 53 yards, 6:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:53 10-3
Brian Johnson 39 Yd Field Goal
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ND 6:58
5 plays, 59 yards, 1:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:58 10-0
Justin Yoon 31 Yd Field Goal
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VT 8:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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ND 9:24
12 plays, 78 yards, 5:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 7-0
Dexter Williams 1 Yd Run (Justin Yoon Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
ND
VT
19
1st Downs
25
9-16
3rd down efficiency
10-21
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
438
Total Yards
441
271
Passing
309
25/35
Comp/Att
31/52
7.7
Yards per pass
5.9
167
Rushing
132
32
Rushing Attempts
33
5.2
Yards per rush
4.0
5-19
Penalties
6-41
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:18
Possession
32:42
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