On seven of 10 non-garbage time possessions, Pitt's offense went three-and-out or had an interception. That says it all about the performance from the Notre Dame defense
Coach Marcus Freeman called for more deep balls against Pitt, and QBs Sam Hartman and Steve Angeli delivered. In total, Irish wide receivers combined for 12 receptions and 233 yards.
The Irish pass defense held Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux to 14-29 passing for 127 yards and four interceptions, two of which safety Xavier Watts picked off. The senior defensive back has forced five turnovers in the last two games.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman believes his program has a solid plan to prevent signals from being stolen and he also discussed the possibility of adding a Transfer Portal quarterback.