Watch: Notre Dame defense comes up big with fumble recovery vs. Cincinnati

The Irish were desperately in need of a play. Any play really and the defense stepped up to do it. Defensive end Isaiah Foskey, who has been an absolute terror for opposing offenses, rose up to the occasion and forced a fumble. Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder was the culprit and linebacker Drew White, for the second week in a row, was the benefactor as he scooped up the fumble and ran it back 28-yards for the Irish.

The play was a much needed one, as the Bearcats were driving and potentially finding the endzone would have almost ended this contest. The Irish will need to mount a big comeback but the are still alive.