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Live Score Updates: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles

No. 10 Notre Dame looks to take another step towards the College Football Playoff as it hosts Florida State on Saturday night. Follow along for live score updates throughout the game.

Nick Shepkowski

Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates after a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.
Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates after a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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No. 10 Notre Dame vs. Florida State

Notre Dame looks to take another step towards the College Football Playoff on Saturday night as it plays host to Florida State. The Seminoles were supposed to be Notre Dame's biggest home opponent of the 2024 season before the year. Instead they have flopped to a 1-7 season and are college football's biggest disappointment.

Can Notre Dame earn some style points on a week that has already seen No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Miami fall?


Follow along below for more updates. Newest updates are at the top of the article.

Notre Dame 52, Florida State 3: FINAL

A thorough butt-kicking in South Bend as the Irish cap the night with a Luke Talich pick-six. to win 52-3.

There wasn't a single point where it was just an onslaught of points by Notre Dame but just winning seemingly 90% of plays and slowing suffocating Florida State in a dominating defeat.

Notre Dame 45, Florida State 3: 4:06 Left in 4th Quarter

Steve Angeli time results in a couple more completed passes as Notre Dame makes its way down field. The Angeli throw to the near sideline when it appeared he was about to get sacked was impressive.

Also good for Deion Colzie. The former four-star recruit hasn't seen his career go as he'd probably dreamt it would at Notre Dame but he has stuck around and was rewarded with a late touchdown reception in this one.

Notre Dame 38, Florida State 3: 10:53 Left in 4th Quarter

Notre Dame keeping its foot on the gas despite it being a blowout which is a good sign.

What I have liked a ton in this game is Notre Dame receivers making plays on the ball downfield. Jayden Harrison has made multiple as has Jaden Greathouse.

Drive gets capped with a one-yard plunge by Jeremiyah Love to stretch the lead to 35.

Marcus Freeman got especially ticked off at a couple of players on the PAT try as they were penalized for unncessary roughness. I like an animated Freeman but I fully support the offensive linemen having their teammates back when he gets jumped on after a play is done.

Notre Dame 31, Florida State 3: End of 3rd Quarter

This one has long been over but really the only interesting thing that remains is if Florida State can put together an actual drive like it did to start the game.

I enjoyed Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock continuing to coach Riley Leonard hard after leaving points on the board the previous possession.

Notre Dame 31, Florida State 3: 1:05 Left in 3rd Quarter

Notre Dame defense brings pressure and gets home again, keeping Florida State from adding points. Notre Dame is then able to get the ball down the field but stalls inside the five yard-line of Florida State.

What bothered me was the playcall on 2nd and 1 from the Florida State five. You're running at will, why drop back and attempt a pass? Just keep running and finish off the drive when you're that close.

Then again, it's hard to be overly upset when its now 31-3.

Notre Dame 28, Florida State 3: 9:38 Left in 3rd Quarter

The Jaden Greathouse possession?

Greathouse makes something out of nothing on a screen pass for a first down before being found by Riley Leonard for 20 more yards over the middle.

Leonard runs it in one play later and it's officially a splattering as expected in South Bend.

Notre Dame 21, Florida State 3: 12:33 Left in 3rd Quarter

Rylie Mills brings pressure again, earning his third sack of the night. In case you were wondering, Mills had three sacks on the season coming in. He's stepped in and been huge since Cross went out with the ankle injury.

The very next play Brock Glenn is intercepted by Jordan Clark.

Floodgates are about to open in South Bend.

Speaking of Cross, it appears its a sprained ankle. I would doubt we see him again this evening but how quickly that heels will go a long way in telling the story of this Notre Dame defense over the final three regular season games to come.

Notre Dame 21, Florida State 3: Halftime

Notre Dame takes advantage of some oddities as the half ends and Leonard finds Mitchell Evans for a touchdown to go up 21-3.

Why did Mike Norvell call the timeout when Notre Dame was about to attempt a 52-yard field goal with its backup kicker? Incredibly dumb decision which leads to Marcus Freeman changing his mind and Notre Dame rallying to add a touchdown before halftime.

Looking at stats, Notre Dame is dominating as it leads 21-3. That doesn't mean it hasn't been frustrating along the way as Notre Dame has been stopped on three-and-outs too much for my liking.

As for the end result tonight, Florida State has not scored 21 points in a game yet this season if you're interested in that kind of thing.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 2:00 left in 2nd Quarter

Notre Dame defense, specifically the secondary, is flat-out dominating.

Brock Glenn is 1-9 passing so far tonight and its hard to blame him as nothing is open whatsoever. Another chance forthcoming for Notre Dame to add to the lead right before the half.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 2:33 left in 2nd Quarter

After getting fantastic field position at midfield, Notre Dame is able to get a couple of first downs but ultimately misses a 42-yard field goal. Notre Dame defense is dominating, and the Florida State defense is a solid group but that doesn't mean this isn't frustrating to watch.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 6:35 left in 2nd Quarter

Florida State can't pass protect. They try to roll whichever quarterback out which eliminates more than half the field. Going to be a long night, as most are, for the Seminoles offense.

Meanwhile after another forced punt Adon Shuler again gets near the punter, this time getting a bit to not full-on block it but cause a solid deflection. Notre Dame gets the ball at midfield with a chance to deliver a knockout blow this coming possession.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 10:19 left in 2nd Quarter

Riley Leonard gets the next drive going for Notre Dame by throwing a solid ball downfield to Jayden Harrison, who is able to go up and make a nice play on the ball to get the drive going.

Things stall though as the Florida State secondary makes a couple of plays in front of them to get the Irish off the field. If Notre Dame can get this to be a three-score game you're looking at a real shot at things get real ugly as Florida State's pass protection has begun to struggle worse as the game has gone on.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 10:19 left in 2nd Quarter

Cross was able to get off the field under his own power although he was limping a good amount in doing so as he took a seat on the bench. Big props to Rylie Mills who got to the quarterback the very next two plays following the Cross injury.

Notre Dame forces a Florida State punt and has a chance to really make life hard on the Seminoles if it's able to find the end zone again here.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 12:04 left in 2nd Quarter

As Florida State gets the ball moving again on the ground a worse case scenario breaking out for Notre Dame in terms of health.

The already beat up defense now has Howard Cross down and seemingly in a good amount of pain following a Samuel Singleton run near midfield. If there is one player this Notre Dame defense can't afford to lose its Cross, the best defensive lineman on the team.

Notre Dame 14, Florida State 3: 14:35 left in 2nd Quarter

All the offense needed to get going was a dose of Jadarian Price. Three plays, 80 yards, and a touchdown - all on the back of Price. Notre Dame living by the big play so far tonight as the average yards per play swells to over 11 yards per play after Price's 60-yard touchdown dash. Also worth noting is that Knapp is back on the field after being shaken up in the first quarter.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 3: End of First Quarter

Notre Dame defense has found itself as Florida State is already adjusting the offense to a less experienced quarterback. The Irish force a punt that I have no idea how Adon Shuler didn't fully block after seeing the replay.

Jadarian Price gets the offense its first first down since the first possession to close the quarter.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 3: 1:25 left in 1st Quarter

Notre Dame's offense slammed on the brakes after the quick start on the opening possession. Another three-and-out, this time coming after left tackle Anthonie Knapp goes down with an injury. He wasn't down long and didn't need assistance getting off the field but is something to keep an eye on as tonight goes on.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 3: 2:46 left in 1st Quarter

Defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio gets his big paw on a screen pass and bats it away to get the Notre Dame defense off the field. Florida State still getting a solid push on the offensive line. In terms of a championship lens, Notre Dame's defensive front not looking spectacular early.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 3: 4:21 left in 1st Quarter

A Jeremiyah Love drop on first down puts Notre Dame behind the chains and two plays later its a three-and-out for the Irish. I swear its almost a curse to have an opening drive go as easily as Notre Dame's first did.

Let's see what the Florida State offense can do when it has to get away from its script.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 3: 5:22 left in 1st Quarter

Fumble understandably overturned by review but Notre Dame just unable to get off the field this possession. Florida State is 1-8 and has nothing to lose, going for it on fourth downs. Honestly surprised they didn't go for it on fourth and goal.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 0: 9:42 left in 1st Quarter

After Florida State is able to get a little bit of a push and then convert a fourth down in its own territory, Jack Kiser forces a fumble that is recovered by Adon Shuler at the Notre Dame 34-yard line.

Not exactly a dominating start by the defense but the strip puts an end to the Florida State threat.

Notre Dame 7, Florida State 0: 13:17 left in 1st Quarter

After being forced into a third and six from its own 29, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard found running back Aneyas Williams for a 28-yard gain. Two plays later Riley Leonard took it upon himself to run for 34 yards and get Notre Dame on the board first.

Notre Dame vs. Florida State First Quarter

Florida State won the toss and elected to defer until the second half. Just like in the classic 1993 game between the two, Notre Dame will start with the ball and head towards the south end zone.

Bon Jovi Gets You Ready for Notre Dame vs. Florida State

Let's hope Notre Dame isn't only living on a prayer in a few hours.

Notre Dame Football Injury Update for Florida State

Notre Dame Football PR announced before the game that the Irish will be without defensive lineman Loghan Thomas. The freshman suffered a hamstring injury in Notre Dame's last game, a 51-14 victory over Navy two weeks ago.

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