The defense for US LBM Coaches Poll No. 3 Notre Dame has been exceptionally solid since the beginning of the season.
More so can be said for the Fighting Irish’s defense against the run. In the 41-7 win over Boston College on Saturday, Notre Dame’s defenders did something they haven’t done all season.
Sophomore Bo MacCormack III became the first running back to score a rushing touchdown against the Irish all season when he cut it to 31-7 in the third quarter for the Eagles.
According to Pete Sampson of The Athletic, MacCormack’s rushing score occurred on the 289th carry that Notre Dame has defended so far this year.
Nonetheless, the Irish’s defense is still ranked ninth in the country. They have allowed roughly 87 rushing yards-per-game and slightly
under 3 yards-per-attempt.
Against Boston College, Notre Dame sacrificed just 85 yards rushing on 33 carries.
Bo MacCormack III is the first running back to score a rushing touchdown against Notre Dame all season. The score came on the 289th carry the Irish have defended this season.
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) November 14, 2026
Notre Dame 31
Boston College 7
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This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Boston College’s rushing TD breaks impressive streak by ND defense
