The No. 14 Notre Dame football team claimed a victory over the No. 17 Louisville Cardinals, finishing the game with a score of 31-24 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana on September 28, 2024.
In the first quarter, Louisville struck first with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Shough to Isaac Brown, leading 7-0 after capitalizing on a fumble from Notre Dame on the opening kickoff. The Fighting Irish responded with a series of plays, tying the game when Jeremiyah Love rushed for a 6-yard touchdown. They took the lead with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Riley Leonard to Jaden Greathouse, followed by Leonard’s 4-yard rushing touchdown after a muffed punt by Louisville. The first quarter concluded with Notre Dame ahead 21-7.
The second quarter saw Louisville narrow the gap with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Shough to Ja’Corey Brooks after another Notre Dame fumble. The Irish responded with a 48-yard field goal from Mitch Jeter, putting them up 24-14 at halftime.
Both teams struggled to score during the third quarter, with no points added to the scoreboard. In the fourth quarter, Louisville managed a 56-yard field goal by Brock Travelstead, bringing the score to 24-17. However, Notre Dame swiftly extended their lead with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Leonard to Love. Louisville fought back with another touchdown from Shough to Brooks, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the Irish.
Despite several turnovers and missed opportunities, Notre Dame’s strong performance allowed them to hold on to the lead, ultimately winning the game with a 31-24 final score. The match was played in 72-degree weather with attendance at full capacity, 77,622 fans cheering on both teams.