Football: Golson, Notre Dame overpower Rice

College Park Alumni & Rice's Zach Wright (9) finds the pass agonizingly out of reach while covered by Notre Dame's Elijah Shumate — College Park Alumni & Rice’s Zach Wright (9) finds the pass agonizingly out of reach while covered by Notre Dame’s Elijah Shumate

Coach David Bailiff and the Rice Owls came to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday with big dreams and lofty ambitions, and both will survive the harsh realities that accompanied a 48-17 loss to the 17th-ranked Fighting Irish.

The Owls were undone by a marvelous performance from quarterback Everett Golson, who accounted for five touchdowns by finding space and buying time for big plays. click here for complete story