No. 9 Notre Dame took care of business at No. 23 Pittsburgh, winning 37-15 on Saturday afternoon.
These are the five stars for the Fighting Irish from the big win — Notre Dame keeps its playoff chances alive.
Sep 20, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) runs after making a catch at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
5 ⭐️ – Malachi Fields
The transfer from Virginia had a heck of a day, with seven catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns, plus a long of 35 yards.
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Some of his catches were so acrobatic, they have to be seen to be believed.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball during the first half of a NCAA football game against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.
4 ⭐️ – Jeremiyah Love
Notre Dame’s all-everything running back had a quiet day by his standards, with 23 carries for 147 yards, including a long of 56 that resulted in his only touchdown. He also had two catches for 20 yards, with a long of 15.
But his touchdown run got Notre Dame rolling, and Love also moved the chains frequently. It’s a more impactful performance than the numbers, which are more than respectable, would suggest.
Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon (9) and running back Jadarian Price, left, celebrate after a Price touchdown during the first half of a NCAA football game against Purdue at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend.
3 ⭐️ – Eli Raridon
The tight end had six catches for 67 yards with a long of 28. Many of his catches were impactful plays that kept drives alive and/or set up bigger and better things.
Nov 1, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Notre Dame safeties Tae Johnson (9) and Adon Shuler (8) leap and celebrate an interception in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Edward Finan-Imagn Images
2 ⭐️ – Adon Shuler/Tae Johnson/Bryce Young
Shuler had a sack and returned a two-point conversion from one end zone to another. Tae Johnson had a pick-six. Bryce Young batted passes down. These players seemed to be all over the place — especially Shuler.
Nov 1, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Kingston Viliamu-Asa (27) celebrates a play with teammate Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Donovan Hinish (41) during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Edward Finan-Imagn Images
1 ⭐️ – The rest of the Notre Dame defense
The same unit that was much-maligned early in the season was stout against Pitt. The Panthers never got their ground game going, and Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel was in trouble all day long. Notre Dame’s defense gave up few explosive plays and kept Pitt off the scoreboard early as the offense moved the ball but struggled to finish drives. The only flaw was a tendency to get flagged — especially after the game was otherwise out of hand — though some calls were questionable.
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