SOUTH BEND, Ind. — On Saturday, No. 11 ranked Notre Dame showcased a dominant performance against Stanford, leading the game 42-7 after three quarters before the action was interrupted by lightning.

The Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard had an impressive outing, completing 16 of 22 passes for a total of 229 yards, alongside three touchdown passes. One notable moment was his 5-yard touchdown throw to Eli Raridon, which took place late in the third quarter, contributing significant momentum to the team’s commanding lead.

As for Stanford, the team’s record now stands at 2-3 following this defeat, which adds to the challenges they have faced this season.