BRADEN LENZY

Notre Dame QB Drew Pyne threw a deep ball to Braden Lenzy that was underthrown, so the receiver had to make an adjustment on the fly. It was quite the adjustment.

Drew Pyne passed for two touchdowns and 150 yards in his first career start and Notre Dame overcame numerous mistakes to beat California 24-17 Saturday to give Irish coach Marcus Freeman his first victory.

Notre Dame receiver Avery Davis will miss the season after tearing a ligament in his right knee.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he won’t be rushed into finding a replacement for football coach Brian Kelly no matter where the team is going in the postseason.

Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunity and beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 in a game the Bearcats hope can be the centerpiece of College Football Playoff resume.