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Notre Dame Routs Syracuse 70-7 After 21 Nonoffensive Points, Love Ties TD Record

The performance highlighted a defense-first resurgence propelling a nine-game winning streak.

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown on the sidelines against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with players during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

Overview

  • The 70 points set Notre Dame’s modern-era program scoring mark and were the most by the Irish since 1932.
  • Notre Dame led 21-0 before its offense took a snap with a pick-six and a blocked punt return, then added another interception return for a touchdown.
  • The defense limited Syracuse to 207 total yards and posted 15 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks and 3 interceptions, with Jalen Stroman delivering a pick-six, a blocked punt and a team-high eight tackles.
  • Jeremiyah Love rushed eight times for 171 yards and three touchdowns, reaching 20 total touchdowns to tie the school’s single-season record.
  • Head coach Marcus Freeman said safety Tae Johnson was injured in practice and is expected to miss one to two games, with a possible return for Stanford on Nov. 29.