front. We have to be able to win in the
trenches, and we didn't do that versus
Arizona State.
"I haven't watched the film, so I'm
not sure if we did that tonight, but
we gave up 200-plus rushing yards.
We've got to go back and correct our
mistakes."
Golson started the day's scoring
with a 61-yard touchdown run off a
read-option less than a minute into
the game. He finished with 10 carries
for 78 yards to complement Folston's
performance and give the Irish 211
total rushing yards. Northwestern
responded to Notre Dame's opening
score with a 74-yard drive of their
own, culminating with a two-yard run
from reserve redshirt freshman quar-
terback Matt Alviti.
Notre Dame fifth-year senior corner-
back Cody Riggs ended the Wildcats'
second drive prematurely by forcing
a fumble that fifth-year senior Austin
Collinsworth scooped up and returned
32 yards for a touchdown.
The ensuing extra point attempt
sparked Kelly's kicking concerns.
Zaire's failed hold led to Northwest-
ern returning the block for two points
the other way. Brindza successfully
kicked four more point after attempts
before Kelly made the pivotal decision
to go for two in the fourth quarter. ✦
Sophomore wide receiver Will Fuller had another big game, hauling in nine receptions for 159 yards and
three touchdowns.
PHOTO BY BILL PANZICA
