It wasn’t the prettiest of starts but Notre Dame settled down impressively well, specifically after a blocked punt late in the first half that set up a touchdown to draw the Irish within a 17-14 deficit.
Shortly after Chase Claypool and Ian Book did what they’ve done so well together this year and gave the Irish their first lead of the game, 21-17 just before halftime.
From there the ball just rolled for the Irish who walked out with their tenth win of the season and first win at Stanford since all the way back in 2007.
The 2019 regular season has come to an end and in all likelihood a date in the Camping World Bowl awaits. Here are your five instant thoughts from Notre Dame’s 45-24 victory at Stanford.
First up – More praise for Clark Lea