No. 9 Notre Dame Beats No. 23 Pitt 37-15, Extends Streak

PITTSBURGH — No. 9 Notre Dame secured a decisive 37-15 victory over No. 23 Pittsburgh on Saturday, extending its winning streak to eight games and bolstering its position in the College Football Playoff race.

The Fighting Irish, who started the season 0-2, have averaged 26 points per win during the streak, outgaining the Panthers 387-219 in total yardage. Running back Jeremiyah Love led the charge with 147 rushing yards on 23 carries, including a 56-yard touchdown run in the first quarter that featured a spin move at midfield to evade a defender. He added two receptions for 20 yards, finishing with 167 yards from scrimmage and providing a spark to his growing Heisman Trophy candidacy.

Quarterback C.J. Carr, in his first season as a starter, completed 21 of 23 passes for 212 yards, throwing two touchdown passes to wide receiver Malachi Fields while recording two interceptions. Fields, a transfer from Virginia, made acrobatic catches, including a 25-yard score late in the first half and a 6-yard touchdown early in the second that extended Notre Dame's lead to 21-3. Tight end Eli Raridon contributed six catches for 67 yards, helping sustain drives.