Rocket Returns Lead Notre Dame to Victory | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame’s top ranking was put to the test against Rice, who scored first and took a three-point lead. But freshman phenom Raghib Ismail, “Rocket,” answered with an 87-yard kickoff return touchdown, igniting Notre Dame and shifting momentum. The Irish then unleashed a dominant performance, powering through with a strong running game and a stifling defense that forced turnovers and sacks. In a historic twist, Notre Dame blocked a kick and Rice returned it for two points — the first-ever defensive score on a failed conversion in Division I-A history. The final score: 54-11. Notre Dame silenced doubters, preserved their pe...