Red Gambles With Two Point Conversion Attempt, Fails

#34 Mississippi State – 20

#31 Notre Dame – 21

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame was able to escape an early first round lost to the Bulldogs of Mississippi State with a defensive stop on a two-point conversion for the win.  

Mississippi State was able to control the ball for a total of 13 and half minutes, and led 14-7 at halftime.  Notre Dame took the lead 21-14 with a few minutes left in the 4^th quarter on a Dayne Christ 10 yard scramble for a touchdown.  

The contest proved to Orange's closest call of the tournament and was a tough loss for struggling Red.  "I'm not here for moral victories," a dejected Red muttered after coming within two and a half yards of victory.

Notre Dame will face the winner of #2 Oregon and #63 Arkansas State.


Stats:
Notre Dame
QB Dayne Christ – 13/17 for 195 yards, TD; 5 carries 15 yards, TD
RB Cierre Wood – 5 carries for 26 yards, TD; 3 receptions for 63 yards
WR Malcolm Floyd – 4 receptions for 90 yards, TD; 3 KR for 55 yards
Zeke Motto – 6 tackles (3 solo)
Joe Romano – 2 tackles (solo), ATK, INT
236 yards of total offense, TOP – 6:26, 3/4 on third down

Mississippi State
300 yards of total offense, TOP – 13:34, 1/6 on third down