Notre Dame continued its push toward the College Football Playoff with a convincing 41-to-7 victory over Boston College Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium.

The Fighting Irish improved to 9-and-1 on the season, winning their 11th consecutive meeting with the Eagles.

Notre Dame controlled the game from the start, building a commanding 31-to-nothing lead by halftime.

Quarterback C-J Carr completed 20 of 26 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Micah Gilbert led the Irish receiving corps with 86 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Faison also caught a touchdown pass.

Freshman running back Jonaz Walton turned in another impressive performance, rushing for 141 yards and a touchdown. Nolan James Junior added a rushing touchdown as Notre Dame piled up 276 yards on the ground.

The Irish defense was equally impressive, limiting Boston College to just 136 total yards. Notre Dame also recorded two sacks and scored a defensive touchdown when Jaylen Sneed recovered a forced fumble in the end zone.

Boston College managed its only touchdown early in the third quarter, but Notre Dame quickly answered with a Carr touchdown pass to Faison.

The Irish added a field goal in the fourth quarter to complete the 34-point victory.

Notre Dame now stands at 9-and-1 with two regular-season games remaining as it continues its pursuit of a College Football Playoff berth.

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