Notre Dame dominated Salisbury in a lopsided 56-0 victory, showcasing a powerful offensive performance and a stifling defense.

Quarterback Matt Bodnar led the charge through the air, completing 21 of 27 passes for 313 yards and 4 touchdowns, with a long of 46 yards. His precision kept the Salisbury defense on its heels throughout the game.

On the ground, Notre Dame's rushing attack was equally impressive. Sophomore Jason Frederick led the way with 43 yards on just 3 carries, scoring 2 touchdowns, including a 25-yard burst. Freshman Tommy Murphy had his debut adding 34 yards and a 30-yard touchdown on 2 carries, while sophomore Jon Striba contributed 22 yards on 2 carries, including a 19-yard touchdown. Sophomore Aaron Gordon and Bodnar also chipped in with 37 and 19 rushing yards.

The receiving core had a standout day, with Striba hauling in 7 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown, including a 36-yard grab. Senior Carmine Diaz was unstoppable, catching 3 passes for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns, with a long of 46 yards. Junior Alex Clark added 47 yards on 2 receptions, and sophomore Nyechay Lawless contributed 44 yards on 3 catches. Sophomore CJ Diaz rounded out the receiving with a 27-yard catch.

Defensively, senior Christian Rivituso led the team with 5 tackles, 2 assists, 1 sack, and 1 tackle for loss. Juniors Kellen Binstead and Kalet Wilson each added 3 tackles and 2 assists, with Wilson also recording a tackle for loss.

Notre Dame’s performance on both sides of the ball left no doubt as they cruised to a decisive victory over Salisbury.