Sat Sep 28 23:06:48 UTC 2024: ## Notre Dame Edges Out Louisville in a High-Scoring Thriller
**South Bend, IN** – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish escaped with a hard-fought 35-32 victory over the Louisville Cardinals in a back-and-forth game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. The game was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, with both teams taking advantage of turnovers and explosive plays to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats.
The Cardinals got off to a quick start, scoring on their opening drive after a Notre Dame fumble on the opening kickoff. However, the Irish responded with a touchdown of their own, capitalizing on a fourth-down conversion to tie the game.
Both teams traded punches throughout the first half, with big plays and crucial turnovers defining the action. Notre Dame took a 21-17 lead into the break, fueled by a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Riley Leonard.
The second half continued the frenetic pace, with both offenses finding the end zone multiple times. A 48-yard field goal from Mitch Jeter gave Notre Dame a 24-17 lead, but Louisville responded with a 56-yard field goal of their own to cut the deficit to four points.
Notre Dame extended their lead to 35-24 with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiyah Love, but Louisville once again clawed their way back, scoring a touchdown with just over five minutes remaining. A late drive by Louisville ended in a missed field goal, leaving Notre Dame with the victory.
The game featured a combined 755 yards of offense, with both teams showcasing explosive offensive weapons. Leonard threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, while Louisville’s Tyler Shough tossed for 226 yards and three scores.
The win improves Notre Dame’s record to 1-0, while Louisville drops to 0-1. The Irish will look to build on their victory next week, while the Cardinals will seek their first win against a tough opponent.
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