Notre Dame Edges Louisville 31-24 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

The Fighting Irish overcame early mistakes and a late Louisville surge to secure a crucial win at home.

Notre Dame's Riley Leonard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, leading the team to a vital victory.
The Irish capitalized on three first-half turnovers by Louisville to build a 21-7 lead.
Louisville's comeback attempt fell short after a crucial delay-of-game penalty and an incomplete pass on fourth down.
Notre Dame's defense, led by Xavier Watts, made key plays to preserve the win, including a late-game stand.
Despite an earlier loss to Northern Illinois, the Irish remain in contention for the College Football Playoff if they win out.