Doerer makes late FG, No. 14 Irish beat Hokies 32-29
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) attempts to elude Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) attempts to elude Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:06 AM EDT
Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:06 AM EDT
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) and wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) and wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:08 AM EDT
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, talks with quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, left, talks with quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:12 AM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:12 AM EDT
Notre Dame wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) catches a two-point conversion pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Notre Dame wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) catches a two-point conversion pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:07 AM EDT
Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (11) attempts to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (11) attempts to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Oct. 10, 2021 12:13 AM EDT