Notre Dame Fighting Irish Slappy Awards: Best Play of 2018-2019

By Paul Walsh | Apr 25, 2019

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot reacts during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Dazzlin’ Dexter’s 97-Yard Touchdown Run in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 6: Running back Dexter Williams #2 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rushes against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

The Irish looked to stay undefeated as they traveled to the hostile Lane Stadium to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in prime time. Notre Dame was backed up to their own three yard line, clinging to a one point lead just after halftime. A hand off to Dexter Williams quickly turned that one point lead into a seven point lead as he blazed across the field for a 97-yard touchdown run. The play sparked the Irish for the rest of the game as they went on to win in blowout fashion. Notre Dame captured a win against a ranked opponent on the road to stay undefeated, thus giving the Irish a bit of a resume boost for the College Football Playoff.

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