In defeating Georgia Tech 30-22, Notre Dame became the only team in the country to beat three Power 5 teams this season and the first to contain Tech's offense. After last week's breathless finish at Virginia, fair questions were asked of the Irish about their understanding of Defensive Coordinator Brian VanGorder's scheme and whether it was the right fit for Notre Dame. Fairer questions were directed at Notre Dame's depth and DeShone Kizer's ability to fill in for Malik Zaire, who joined the ...
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Notre Dame’s KeiVarae Russell (6) brings down Georgia Tech’s Clinton Lynch (49) during the Notre Dame-Georgia Tech NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. SBT Photo/ROBERT FRANKLIN