Game Report
January 1st, 2015
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33 - 28
NOTRE DAME'S PLETHORA OF TALENT PREVAILED IN A CLOSE WIN OVER ULL
"Huge stage. Against an immensely talented team. Really very proud of everyone from the players to the coaching staff. Guys behind the scenes. Everyone. What a season for us huh?" ULL head coach said with emotion following a close 33-28 loss to Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl.
Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson had a solid game, completing 22 of 33 passes for 231 yards and two scores and also adding one on the ground. The talented passer made a number of key throws on third down and led his team to a score late in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
ULL's Terrance Broadway threw a pair of first quarter picks but settled down to finish with 322 yards and a trio of scores on 25 of 37 passing. The ULL running game was largely ineffective with Alonzo Harris being held to just 36 yards on 11 carries. He did score a touchdown.
After Notre Dame jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead the Cajuns came back to make it 17-14 Irish at the half.
Broadway connected with senior wide receiver Devin Figaro for a 10 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter that gave Louisiana-Lafayette the lead at 21-17.
Notre Dame got a field goal from Kyle Brindza and a Golson to Daniel Smith touchdown to retake the lead in before the fourth then essentially put the game away with 1:20 left in the game when Amir Carlisle scored on a two yard run.
Broadway threw a 16 yard pass to Jamal Robinson with three seconds left in the game but the Irish recovered the onside kick to secure their victory.
Scoring
ND|14|03|09|07|
33
LL|00|14|07|07|
28
1Q ND E. Golson 5 Yd run (K. Brindza kick)
1Q ND C. Brown 1 Yd pass from E. Golson (K. Brindza kick)
2Q ULL A. Harris 15 Yd pass from T. Broadway (H. Stover kick)
2Q ND K. Brindza 43 Yd FG
2Q ULL A. Harris 1 Yd run (H. Stover kick)
3Q ULL D. Figaro 10 Yd pass from T. Broadway (H. Stover kick)
3Q ND K. Brindza 45 Yd FG
3Q ND D. Smith 2 Yd pass from E. Golson (2-Pt failed)
4Q ND A. Carlisle 2 Yd run (K. Brindza kick)
4Q ULL J. Robinson 16 Yd pass from T. Broadway (H. Stover kick)
Key Player Stats
Passing: T. Broadway 25/37 322Yds 3TD 2Int
Rushing: A. Harris 11Car 36Yds 1TD
Receiving: J. Robinson 5Rec 95Yds 1TD, J. Butler 6Rec 84Yds
Tackles: J. Barksdale 8, J. Watson 6, B. Anyama 5
Sacks: D. Tovell 1, C. Ringo 1, J. Molbert 1
Interceptions: N/A
Passing: E. Golson 22/33 231Yds 2TD (1 Rush TD)
Rushing: G. Atkinson 9Car 68Yds
Receiving: D. Daniels 8Rec 105Yds, D. Smith 4Rec 51Yds
Tackles: J. Atkinson 9, J. Grace 7
Sacks: N/A
Interceptions: L. Wood 2
Key ULL Defensive Stats
Points Allowed: 33
First Downs: 16
Total/Rush/Pass Yards: 325/94/231
Takeaways: 0
Sacks: 3
Coach Davis' Take
Just to echo what Coach Johnson said I am very proud of everyone involved and I think this season was historic for this program.
Coach Davis' Player of the Game
Can't pick just one guy. Nothing but love for the entire roster right now.
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