Magic Moment: Notre Dame 2008

Posted Oct 5, 2017
The tension matched the buildup as the game ran deep into the third quarter. The Fighting Irish held a 24-22 lead when UNC defensive tackle Aleric Mullins stripped QB Jimmy Clausen and recovered the ball. On the Tar Heels' second snap after the turnover, Shaun Draughn took a pitch from Cam Sexton and sped around the right side 38 yards for a touchdown. (GoHeels.com)

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