Notre Dame improved its standing in the 2026-27 season with a decisive 41-7 win against Boston College during Week 11 play.
The Irish established control early by shutting out the Eagles 31-0 in the first half, according to Yahoo Sports.
Notre Dame finished the game with 500 yards of total offense, marking its second-highest production of the season.
The team’s rushing attack was particularly effective, contributing 276 yards on the ground with an average of 6.9 yards per carry.
Freshman running back Jonaz Walton led the efforts by tallying 141 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns, as detailed in the game statistics report.
Quarterback CJ Carr directed the passing game, completing 20 of 28 attempts for 217 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
The Irish defense also played a pivotal role by limiting Boston College to 136 total yards, which stands as the second-lowest offensive output by an opponent this season.
The defensive unit recorded four sacks and five tackles for loss while forcing key turnovers.
Senior linebacker Jaylen Sneed recovered a fumble for a touchdown late in the second quarter, while sophomore safety Ethan Long secured an interception early in the third quarter.
Following the win, the team maintains a season point differential of +25.7, per official team data.
The Irish offense is currently averaging 39.5 points per game through the 11th week of the season.
Junior wide receiver Micah Gilbert paced the receivers with 86 yards on five catches and one touchdown.
The victory keeps Notre Dame on track as they continue their 2026-27 campaign.
The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchups as the season progresses toward the postseason.
The coaching staff noted that the second quarter remains the most prolific scoring period for the squad throughout the current year.