Hartman's Farewell: Notre Dame Stadium Finale and Wake Forest Game Recap
Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman savored his final game at Notre Dame Stadium, leading the Irish to a 45-7 victory over his former team, Wake Forest. Hartman had an impressive performance, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions. The game also showcased the emergence of Notre Dame's young receiving corps, with freshmen Rico Flores Jr., Jaden Greathouse, and Jordan Faison combining for 15 receptions and 212 yards. The Irish offense accumulated 450 total yards and showed improvement after a midseason slump. The defense stifled Wake Forest, allowing only 232 total yards. The win marked Notre Dame's seventh successive victory on Senior Day and provided a fitting farewell for Hartman and the Irish seniors.
