Series History:
- Notre Dame has won each of its three meetings with Arizona State.
- The Irish toppled the No. 22 Sun Devils, 37-34, last season at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the Shamrock Series. Linebacker Dan Fox’s 14-yard interception return for a touchdown put Notre Dame ahead 37-27 with 1:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Irish racked up six sacks — three from linebacker Prince Shembo and two from defensive end Stephon Tuitt.
- In the only game between the two teams played at Notre Dame Stadium, the Irish manhandled the Sun Devils, 48-17, in 1999. The Irish fought back to .500 at 3-3 with the victory, only to finish the season 5-7. Quarterback Jarious Jackson threw for four touchdowns (on just 10 completions) and ran for another, part of a 93-yard day on the ground.
- In 1998, No. 22 Notre Dame stomped Arizona State, 28-9, in Tempe, Arizona. The Irish rumbled for 263 rushing yards on 43 carries, as Autry Denson tallied 84 yards and Joey Goodspeed accumulated 109 yards on just four rushes.
- Saturday will be the first meeting between the schools when both teams are ranked. Notre Dame is No. 10 and Arizona State ranks ninth in the College Football Playoff rankings.
The Observer from 2013.
The Observer from 2013.
The Observer from Oct., 11, 1999.
The Observer from Oct., 11, 1999.
The Observer from Oct., 11, 1999.
The Observer from Oct., 12, 1998.
The Observer from Oct., 12, 1998.
