A win over free-falling and injury-ravaged Syracuse was never going to persuade Notre Dame football doubters , but all the Fighting Irish can do is come out strong and take care of business in front of the home crowd. They certainly did that on Saturday, putting the game out of reach before even running a play on offense.

Notre Dame raced to a 21-0 lead in just over five minutes of play, courtesy of two pick-sixes and a blocked punt. The onslaught continued when quarterback CJ Carr and company finally took the field. Potential Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love promptly rushed for a 45-yard touchdown, and the squad eventually went into halftime with a 49-0 lead.

Fans expected a blowout, but they witnessed a massacre of the likes that is rarely seen in a Power Four matchup.

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