Theo Riddick's career-high 143 rushing yards keep Irish perfect

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Theo Riddick is Notre Dame's smallest running back but Brigham Young learned he's got no shortage of power. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Riddick ran for a career-high 143 yards against a Cougars defense that entered the game third in the nation against the rush. More importantly, Riddick sparked a ground game that rushed for 270 yards, with his housemate, Cierre Wood , getting 114 yards and George Atkinson III scoring the go-ahead touchdown as the Irish rallied for a 17-14 win Saturday. "As a team, this was special," Riddick said. "We showed that we can run the ball." He got no argument from Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly. Riddick "just ran really hard, north and south, physical," Kelly said. "That gives energy for everybody. The o-line sees a guy who's really pounding it in there.