IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Post-Game Press Conference After Notre Dame’s 30-27 Victory Over Miami (Fla.)
Brian Kelly spoke with reporters following Notre Dame’s 30-27 comeback win over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday.
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IRISH NEWSLINK Sun-Sentinel: “Hurricanes comeback attempt falls short at Notre Dame”
“They’re historic rivals that have struggled in recent years. … Saturday, though, the Hurricanes and Irish showed that whenever they meet, emotions will run high and there will, more than often, be more than a little drama. This time, the drama in the Irish’s 30-27 victory included a 20-point comeback effort, a stunning special teams touchdown, a kicker who connected when his team needed him and a defense that made a key stop on the game’s final play. The sellout crowd of 80,795 that packed into Notre Dame Stadium left knowing they’d seen yet another classic in a series that already included a few. …”
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “They made it interesting, but Irish survive vs. Miami” – USA Today
What happened Saturday night would’ve been unbelievable if this wasn’t Notre Dame football in 2016. Notre Dame 30, Miami 27 fit the theme almost perfectly. A chaotic afternoon saw the Fighting Irish dominate its way to an early 20-point lead only to allow 27 straight points. The difference Saturday was the way Notre Dame finally finished, something that’s eluded them all season. ‘They were just happy … it’s finally over, that they got through it in a close game, that they found a way to win,’ a relieved coach Brian Kelly said … ‘That was the feeling more than anything else.’ After losing its previous two games in unsettling fashion, the Irish survived by a 23-yard field goal from Justin Yoon with 30 seconds left. … Notre Dame’s bowl hopes remain alive as Miami lost its fourth straight. It was a white-knuckler before those final moments. …
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IRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Irish Beat Hurricanes, 30-27”
… Notre Dame sophomore receiver C.J. Sanders fumbled a Miami punt with 6:49 left, and the Hurricanes recovered for a touchdown. Notre Dame then responded with a quick 75-yard drive, capped by a 41-yard TD run by Adams. ….
IRISH NEWSLINK Irish247: “Three takeaways: Irish sneak past Miami in thriller”
Irish blow another big lead …. Defensive front controls line of scrimmage …. Special teams miscues sting Irish …..
IRISH NEWSLINK South Bend Tribune ND Insider: “Justin Yoon lifts #NotreDame past Miami in final minute”
“Justin Yoon connected on a 24-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in the game to end the #NotreDame football team’s (3-5) … frustration on the final drive. Yoon’s kick gave the Irish a 30-27 victory over Miami (4-4), which suffered its fourth straight loss. Before the game-winning boot, the Irish came close to a grave mistake. …”
IRISH VIDEO: “Highlights of NotreDame 30-27 Victory Over Miami (Fla.)”
Video highlights from Notre Dame’s 30-27 last-minute, come-from-behind victory over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday.
IRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Irish Find A Way To Victory; Ten late fourth quarter points push Notre Dame to a 30-27 win over Miami (Fla.)”
The University of Notre Dame football team (3-5) responded to adversity in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to earn a 30-27 come-from-behind victory over Miami (4-4) in front of 80,795 spectators at Notre Dame Stadium.
Justin Yoon’s 23-yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining proved to be the game winner, following Josh Adams 41-yard rushing touchdown at 5:53 in the fourth quarter to cap Notre Dame’s dramatic comeback.
IRISH NEWSLINK Miami Herald: “Miami scores 27 unanswered points, but it wasn’t enough to beat #NotreDame”
“Quarterback Bad Kaaya and his Miami Hurricanes found their offense in the second half Saturday against #NotreDame. But the Fighting Irish had one last answer. …”
IRISH NEWSLINK ESPN: “Live Box Score/Stats – Notre Dame vs. Miami (Fla.)”
Live Box Score/Stats – Notre Dame vs. Miami (Fla.) – ESPN