Foskey blocks two punts, Notre Dame defeats UNLV 44-21
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Mike Mayer caught six passes for 115 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown, Isaiah Foskey blocked two punts to set up a touchdown and a field goal and Notre Dame beat UNLV 44-21 on Saturday, just the second victory in four home games this season for the Fighting Irish. It’s our job as coaches to get our team to perform this way.” Notre Dame hadn’t scored a first-quarter touchdown in its first six games, being outscored 27-6, but scored two on Saturday and added a three field goals by Blake Grupe to open a 23-7 lead. Courtney Reese led the Rebels with 142 yards rushing on 11 carries, including runs of 74 and 47 yards to set up UNLV’s first two touchdowns. “Those are game-changers.” Foskey had three sacks, including on fourth-and-9 from the Notre Dame 49-yard line early in the third quarter.