Notre Dame overcomes loss of Zaire, wins thriller over Virginia

Things looked bleak for Notre Dame late against Virginia. After losing quarterback Malik Zaire with a gruesome ankle injury, backup DeShone Kizer found Will Fuller on a 39-yard touchdown pass with 12 seconds left in the game for the 34-27 win.

Here's what you need to know:

• The late touchdown pass wasn't Kizer's first on the day, the Irish executed a fake field goal on the opening possession. Kizer pitched the ball to Durham Smythe for the opening score.
• Notre Dame out gained Virginia's offense 154-28 in the first quarter.
• C.J. Prosise rushed for 155 yards and one touchdown for the Irish.
• Cavalier quarterback Matt Johns completed 26-of-38 for 289 yards and two touchdowns.
• This was Notre Dame's first-ever trip to Charlottesville, Va., in its 127-year-old program.
• The Irish were 0-for-10 on third down conversions.

Play of the Game

Kizer tosses it toward the end zone, where Fuller beats his man for the winning score with 12 seconds remaining.

Up next the Irish head home to face Georgia Tech, while Virginia remains at home to face William and Mary.