Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) lines up during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It was the final home game of the regular season, and on Senior Day the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 35-14. The Irish scored on their first possession, then traded punts with the Cavaliers for the next 9 possessions.

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler (8) hurdles over Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) after intercepting the ball during a NCAA college football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.

A disastrous first half with ball security doomed Virginia (5-5) to a 35-14 loss on the road at No. 8 Notre Dame (9-1) on Saturday evening at Notre Dame Stadium. Here are five key takeaways from the Cavaliers' defeat to the Fighting Irish.

Despite two long touchdowns being called back, Notre Dame football didn't let it phase them Saturday against Virginia.

The Irish and Cavaliers both are coming in riding high, as Notre Dame has won its last 7-games, while Virginia upset Pittsburgh last weekend. While their record won’t indicate, UVA may not back down as easily as we’d like them to.

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UVA football turned the ball over four times in the first half en route to a 35-14 defeat at No. 8 Notre Dame.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish play against the Virginia Cavaliers in a college football game today. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Notre Dame's best possible draw in the College Football Playoff is more about seed than it is about hosting a home game.