Notre Dame kept its playoff hopes alive by beating Louisville 31-24 on Saturday, and there were several key plays that helped the Fighting Irish walk away with the victory over the Cardinals.

The Cardinals suffered their first loss of the season with a mistake-riddled performance against the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame earned a 31-24 victory against Louisville, and the Irish certainly made a statement. Notre Dame got some payback against a team that whipped them and embarrassed them the year prior. No one watching that game,