Schmidt made two big plays to help the Irish secure a 14-10 victory over USC Oct. 19, and he recorded
nine tackles in Notre Dame's first seven games.
photo by bill panzica
a regular contributor on the Irish defense this season after the team lost junior inside linebacker Jarrett Grace to
a fractured leg against Arizona State.
Through seven games, Schmidt had
compiled nine tackles and one crucial
pass broken up.
On the second-to-last play of the
