Notre Dame at Air Force

Saturday, October 13, 1979

No. 10 Notre Dame beat Air Force 38–⁠13. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Notre Dame led the series 9–⁠0 as played.

Away10Notre Dame7–⁠4 in 1979
38
HomeAir Force2–⁠9 in 1979
13

FinalHigh 54°F, low 32°FAttendance 34,881

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Notre Dame leads 23–⁠6; as played, 24–⁠6 in 30 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.

Recent meetings
2013Notre Dame 45, Air Force 10
2011Notre Dame 59, Air Force 33
2007Air Force 41, Notre Dame 24
2006Notre Dame 39, Air Force 17
2002Notre Dame 21, Air Force 14
2000Notre Dame 34, Air Force 31

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