The University of Notre Dame football team (3-1) defeated Miami (OH) (0-3) 28-3 on a warm and sunny late fall day at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish defense stifled the RedHawk attack all day, holding Miami to just 229 total yards and two-of-12 on third down.
Notre Dame led 14-3 at halftime, then added two more scores in the second half, led by 143 yards rushing and two touchdowns from quarterback Riley Leonard. Leonard also connected with Beaux Collins on a 38-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Freshman defensive end Boubacar Traore highlighted the Irish defensive effort. In his first career start, Traore tied for the team lead with five tackles, a career-best two sacks, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry. …