-Notre Dame’s 24-point halftime lead marked the second-largest in Sun Bowl history (Alabama led SMU 28-0 in 1983). -- Michael Floyd’s three-yard TD catch to start the scoring at 11:02 of the first period marked his 27th career TD reception, equaling Jeff Samardzija’s Notre Dame career mark. -- Michael Floyd’s reception on third down at the 11-minute mark gave him his … [Read more...] about Notes and Nuggets from Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl Blowout Victory
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Notre Dame to Face Miami in the Sun Bowl
For the first time in history, Notre Dame is headed to the Sun Bowl. ND (7-5) meets Atlantic Coast Conference representative Miami (7-5) in the 77th annual Hyundai Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2010. The second bowl appearance for the Fighting Irish in the last three seasons (following their Sheraton Hawaii Bowl victory two years ago) and their fifth in the last seven years. The … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to Face Miami in the Sun Bowl