by Leprechaun Express & Steve Welsh
“… The loss clinched a losing season for the Irish, just the 14th time in 128 seasons of playing football and the first since going 3-9 in 2007. They also failed to win back-to-back games for the first time since 1960. …”
“… Twice … Saturday, Notre Dame led Virginia Tech by 17 points. Once again … the Irish couldn’t hang on … in what ended in a 34-31 loss …. The defeat most likely spelled the end of any hopes the Irish (4-7) had of a bowl bid in what has been season stuffed with ‘what ifs’ and seven losses by eight points or fewer. With one game against USC standing between the Irish and a long offseason, Kelly could only rewrite in his head what has been a trying season in South Bend. …”
“Notre Dame … (4-7) could not hold off a second half Virginia Tech (8-3) comeback, as the Hokies escaped with a 34-31 win …. The Irish led by as many as 17 points in the first half but Virginia Tech managed to score 27 of the game’s final 34 points to earn the victory in the first matchup between the two programs. …”
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DeShone Kizer and the Irish look to continue their late push to become bowl eligible at home against the Hokies
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Virginia Tech Hokies, Saturday Nov. 19 at 3:30 pm ET in The House That Rockne Built, televised nationally on NBC.
Brian Kelly hosts his radio show heading into Notre Dame’s match-up with Virginia Tech, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.
“The Irish are on the brink of bowl elimination …. Notre Dame may have the two toughest games of their season left. 3. Can the Notre Dame defense stop Jerod Evans? … 2. Watch the run game … 1. Will DeShone Kizer keep Notre Dame alive? …”
Brian Kelly talks to reporters after Thursday practice heading into Notre Dame’s game against Virginia Tech.