The Fighting Irish defense was dominant after a slow start. Here’s a look at the score.
ATLANTA — Riley Leonard bolstered No. 12 Notre Dame’s playoff hopes by rushing for two touchdowns, and the Fighting Irish defense was dominant after a slow start in a 31-13 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Jeremiyah Love added a TD run and defensive back Adon Shuler scored on a 36-yard interception return for Notre Dame (6-1). The Fighting Irish held Georgia Tech (5-3) to 64 rushing yards.
Leonard ran for 51 yards as Notre Dame extended its winning streak to five games. Leonard completed 20 of 29 passes for 203 yards with an interception in the game played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
With Haynes King held out with a shoulder injury, quarterback Zach Pyron was sharp early in his first start for Georgia Tech since his 2022 freshman …