Fighting Irish Pulls away from Air Force.

-Recap- ND 52 AF 21 F
Despite committing 5 senseless turnovers the Irish lite up the scoreboard Saturday afternoon against the Air force falcons. The cadets rallied from 17 down to tie the score at 31 in the 4th quarter before the Irish passing game exploded putting up 3 more Scores to win the game 52-21.

-Injury Report-
The Irish suffered two serious losses at the running back position last Saturday when Freshman Greg Bryant and Junior Cam McDaniel both went down with injuries and did not return to the action. They will both miss an extended period of time with no guarantee either will return.

Greg Bryant: Broken Ribs 7 Weeks
Cam McDaniel:Broken Elbow Out for Season

Amir Carlise and Will Mahone are now 2 & 3 on the depth chart.

Tarean Folston a 5'10 195 pound running back will burn their redshirt and move to 4th on the depth chart.

-Players of the game-
Notre Dame: QB E. Golson 28-36 480 yds, 12 car,
Air Force: K. Pearson 19-39, 237 Yds, 11 Car.

-Game Leaders-
Passing: ND E. Golson28-36 480 yds, 3 TD, 2 Int 77%
Rushing: ND G. Atkinson III 18 car, 140 Yds, 1 TD
Receiving: ND D. Daniels 7 rec, 143 yds, 2 TD

AP Poll Ranking: #10 (LW:12)
Next Week: The Irish travel to West Lafayette to face the Purdue Boilermakers, an instate rival.