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Irish Legends Party & 41-3 Beatdown!
29 Oct
Summary
- A 2012 Notre Dame football game against Miami was recalled.
- The event featured a party with Notre Dame legends.
- Notre Dame secured a dominant 41-3 victory in Chicago.
The weekend of October 6, 2012, in Chicago offered a memorable experience for Notre Dame fans, extending beyond the football field. Festivities commenced with a Friday night pep rally at Millennium Park, followed by a party at the House of Blues attended by numerous Notre Dame greats, including Jerome Bettis and Manti Te'o.
The following day, the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish faced Miami at Soldier Field in the Shamrock Series. Despite cold Chicago weather, the atmosphere was electric, with a crowd of over 62,000 creating a home-game feel. Notre Dame's defense proved formidable, holding Miami to just three points.
Offensively, Notre Dame established a dominant running game in the second half, with Cierre Wood and George Atkinson III scoring multiple touchdowns. Quarterback Everett Golson showed promise, contributing to the team's 587 total yards and helping secure a resounding 41-3 victory. This win propelled Notre Dame to a 5-0 record, marking the first time since 1947 that the team had not trailed at any point through five games.
