Penn State: 17
Notre Dame: 41
The Fighting Irish looked strong on offense right from the start. Quarterback Brady Quinn was 25 of 36 for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jeff Samardzija caught 6 passes for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Notre Dame defense shut out the Nittany Lions in the first half of the game and came out swinging in the beginning of the third when they recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown.
Penn State was able to get a few scores in the second half including a field goal and touchdowns by Deon Butler and Daryll Clark. Anthony Morelli was 20 of 32 for 179 yards and 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
The last minute surge was too little too late for Joe Paterno and the Nittany Lions team. Charlie Weiss and Brady Quinn were prepared today and executed flawlessly in the win.
Penn State plays Youngstown State on September 16th, 2006 at home. Notre Dame plays Michigan on September 16th, 2006 at home.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Highlights & Recap
1st Quarter: Penn State 0 – Notre Dame 3
Notre Dame kicker Carl Giola nailed a 36 yard field goal.
2nd Quarter: Penn State 0 – Notre Dame 20
Carl Giola kicked a 35 yard field goal. Jeff Samardzija caught a 7 yard touchdown pass from Brady Quinn. Rhema McKnight caught a 10 yard pass from Quinn.
3rd Quarter: Penn State 3 – Notre Dame 34
Tom Zbikowski recovered a fumble and ran it back for a 25 yard touchdown. Penn State kicker Kevin Kelly nailed a 28 yard field goal.
4th Quarter: Penn State 3 – Notre Dame 41
Darius Walker caught a 15 yard pass from Brady Quinn. Deon Butler caught a 2 yard pass from Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli. Daryll Clark had a 5 yard touchdown run for the Nittany Lions.
