The Maxwell Football Club announced its 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, which has been given each year since 1935 to the most outstanding player in college football. While 10 quarterbacks are being honored,

No. 8 Notre Dame cruised comfortably over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday. The Fighting Irish were hosting Virginia for

While Colandrea floundered, senior quarterback Riley Leonard was a dual-threat star for Notre Dame. Leonard made plays all day, which gave way for the Fighting Irish rushing game to succeed as well. In the end,

Based on how dominant Notre Dame was in the first half against Virginia, it was somewhat understandable if they chose to relax. That was evidenced by the fact that the first drive of the second half ended with Riley Leonard throwing an interception. But the third quarter still ended with a 35-7 Irish lead.

No. 8 Notre Dame is leading Virginia 7-0 in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.The Irish grabbed the momentum on the very first play. Notre Dame graduate

There is one last football game to be played inside Notre Dame Stadium this year – for now – when the Irish host Virginia Saturday afternoon.

After a frustrating week two performance against Northern Illinois, Notre Dame football has had quite the turnaround. They enter this weekend’s game against the Virginia Cavaliers in control of their own destiny.

Breaking down who you should look out for when the Virginia Cavaliers travel to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.