Notre Dame at Virginia Tech 10/6/2018
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) lunges forward for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) lunges forward for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:24 PM EDT
Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuentes, center, runs out with his team before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuentes, center, runs out with his team before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:18 PM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) is slammed to the ground on third down near the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) is slammed to the ground on third down near the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:59 PM EDT
Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) tries to break the tackle of Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love (27) near the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) tries to break the tackle of Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love (27) near the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:00 PM EDT
Virginia Tech's Jarrod Hewitt (55) grabs Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) by the face mask and is called for a personal foul during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Jarrod Hewitt (55) grabs Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) by the face mask and is called for a personal foul during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:32 PM EDT
Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love (27) heads for the fumble as Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Love recovered the ball and ran for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love (27) heads for the fumble as Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Love recovered the ball and ran for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:59 PM EDT
Notre Dame's Dexter Williams (2) fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Notre Dame's Dexter Williams (2) fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:33 PM EDT
Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen reacts after missing an interception opportunity during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen reacts after missing an interception opportunity during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:34 PM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 10:04 PM EDT
Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, left, throws a pass as defensive lineman Houshun Gaines (11) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book, left, throws a pass as defensive lineman Houshun Gaines (11) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:25 PM EDT
Former Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer, right, and his wife Cheryl, pose next to a statue dedicated to him in front of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer, right, and his wife Cheryl, pose next to a statue dedicated to him in front of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 05:31 PM EDT
Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) makes a catch over Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) makes a catch over Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 07, 2018 12:16 AM EDT
Former Virginia Tech head football coach, Frank Beamer, left, looks over statue of himself that was dedicated in front of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Virginia Tech head football coach, Frank Beamer, left, looks over statue of himself that was dedicated in front of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 05:30 PM EDT
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, left, celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Robert Hainsey (72) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, left, celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Robert Hainsey (72) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 11:57 PM EDT
Notre Dame players celebrate a 45-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame players celebrate a 45-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 11:59 PM EDT
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) tries to gain yardage as Virginia Tech defensive back Reggie Floyd (21) makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) tries to gain yardage as Virginia Tech defensive back Reggie Floyd (21) makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 07, 2018 12:07 AM EDT
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) tries to get past Virginia Tech's Khalil Ladler, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams (2) tries to get past Virginia Tech's Khalil Ladler, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:21 PM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) is tackled by Notre Dame linebacker Te'von Coney during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) is tackled by Notre Dame linebacker Te'von Coney during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 06, 2018 09:24 PM EDT
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks to player during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks to player during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 07, 2018 12:16 AM EDT
Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, right, tries to turn the corner as Virginia Tech's Kahlil Ladler, left, makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, right, tries to turn the corner as Virginia Tech's Kahlil Ladler, left, makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Oct. 07, 2018 12:15 AM EDT
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. From a skinny high school recruit who didn’t play football until the eighth grade, to one of the fiercest and most disruptive pass rushers in the country, Notre Dame junior Julian Okwara has come a long way in a short period of time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. From a skinny high school recruit who didn’t play football until the eighth grade, to one of the fiercest and most disruptive pass rushers in the country, Notre Dame junior Julian Okwara has come a long way in a short period of time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Nov. 08, 2018 11:41 AM EST
File-This Oct. 6, 2018, file photo shows Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) making a catch over Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Notre Dame defensive captain Drue Tranquill and leading receiver Boykin weren’t even Fighting Irish fans the last time they had a 12-0 regular season. Maybe that was a good thing since those current players didn’t have to suffer through how that season ended. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

File-This Oct. 6, 2018, file photo shows Notre Dame wide receiver Miles Boykin (81) making a catch over Virginia Tech defensive back Jovonn Quillen (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Notre Dame defensive captain Drue Tranquill and leading receiver Boykin weren’t even Fighting Irish fans the last time they had a 12-0 regular season. Maybe that was a good thing since those current players didn’t have to suffer through how that season ended. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Dec. 27, 2018 06:00 PM EST
FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy (15) has a pass from quarterback Ryan Willis (5) knocked away by Notre Dame defender Jalen Elliott (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Notre Dame safeties Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliott had 162 tackles, 12 passes defended and four forced fumbles between them. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy (15) has a pass from quarterback Ryan Willis (5) knocked away by Notre Dame defender Jalen Elliott (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Notre Dame safeties Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliott had 162 tackles, 12 passes defended and four forced fumbles between them. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

Aug. 13, 2019 02:49 PM EDT