The highly anticipated college football clash between the ninth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the 24th-ranked Army Black Knights took place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, on November 23, 2024. After a thrilling matchup, Notre Dame emerged victorious with a dominating 49-14 win over Army.
In the first quarter, Notre Dame quickly established their offensive strength, scoring two touchdowns. Riley Leonard connected with Jordan Faison for a 28-yard touchdown pass, followed by a six-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiyah Love after a blocked punt by Bryce Young. By the end of the first quarter, Notre Dame led 14-0.
The second quarter saw Army score their first points with a 4-yard touchdown run from Bryson Dailey. However, Notre Dame answered with three additional touchdowns, including a 14-yard run from Jeremiyah Love and a 2-yard run by Jadarian Price, ending the half with Notre Dame leading 28-7.
The third quarter continued to showcase Notre Dame’s dominance as Jeremiyah Love returned a kickoff for 68 yards for a touchdown, bringing the score to 35-7. Jadarian Price followed up with another 10-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 42-7.
In the final quarter, Aneyas Williams scored on a 58-yard run for Notre Dame, making the score 49-7 before Army capped the game with a last-minute touchdown, closing the gap to 49-14.
Notably, the game occurred with an attendance of 47,342 fans, under clear skies and a temperature of 45 degrees. Despite the loss, Army’s determination and strong effort throughout the match can be seen as a building block for future games.
For fans and analysts, the victory reaffirms Notre Dame’s position as a powerhouse in college football, showcasing their explosive offense and solid defense. The team looks forward to carrying this momentum into the rest of the season. As they continue to improve, there is a sense of hope and excitement for what lies ahead.