No. 9 Notre Dame looked like they had it on cruise control entering the fourth quarter as they held a 38-20 advantage at Doak Campbell Stadium against Florida State.
And then the host Seminoles ran off 18-straight points to force overtime as the Irish held off the upset bid after holding Florida State to a field goal attempt that they missed on their possession before Jonathan Doerer nailed his kick to end the game.
Here are five instant takeaways from Notre Dame’s thrilling, yet angering 41-38 victory over Florida State on Sunday night: