Saturday Night Watch Party: Virginia Tech vs. #16 Notre Dame (2019)

Join us on Saturday night as we relive the 2019 thriller between Notre Dame and Virginia Tech. Head over to the Fighting Irish Youtube channel to watch the game, chat with fans, answer trivia and participate in fan polls for your chance to win an Under Armour Men’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Blue ‘CFB150′ Performance Cotton Football T-Shirt. You can also comment on Twitter by using the hashtag #NDWatchParty. Click the button below to add the event to your calendar so you don’t miss it!

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What happened?

A last-gasp touchdown drive resulting in a seven-yard scoring rush by Ian Book lifted No. 16 Notre Dame to a 21-20 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. 

After the Hokies (5-3) had held the Irish (6-2) scoreless in the second half, Book and company manufactured an 18-play, 87-yard drive in the final 3:22 of regulation, scoring with 29 seconds remaining to regain the lead. 

Book finished 29-of-53 for 341 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while also rushing for an additional 50 yards on 13 carries. Wide receiver Chase Claypool had eight catches for 118 yards — including one for 26 yards on fourth down during the final drive — while Chris Finke finished with 56 yards on five receptions and tight ends Cole Kmet and Tommy Tremble each had touchdown receptions. Running back Jafar Armstrong finished with 37 rushing yards. 

Linebacker Drew White led the team in tackles with eight, while cornerback Donte Vaughan had six tackles and a pair of pass breakups and safety Kyle Hamilton finished with four tackles, a pass break-up and the interception that iced the game with two seconds to go.

Highlights vs. Virginia Tech (2019)