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Recap - Fighting Irish Defeat New Mexico 66-14
Notre Dame's aerial attack produced 360 yards and the Fighting Irish produced a 66-14 victory over New Mexico on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.
Notre Dame won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -34.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 64.0.
Ian Book completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 360 yards for the Fighting Irish in the win.
Bryson Carroll rushed for 69 yards for New Mexico, while Bobby Cole added 37 yards. Q' Drennan threw for 0 yards for the Lobos, while receivers Aaron Molina and Jay Griffin IV had 79 and 27 yards respectively.
Notre Dame outgained New Mexico 591-363 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-22 by the Fighting Irish.
The time of possession battle favored New Mexico as their offense was on the field for 35:06, longer than the 24:54 of their opponents.
Notre Dame looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Georgia. New Mexico will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New Mexico State.