Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist celebrates a touchdown against Pittsburgh during first half in South Bend, Ind., Oct. 9, 2010.

Notre Dame running back Armando Allen tries to get past Pittsburgh linebacker Max Gruder in first half.

Pittsburgh running back Dion Lewis, left, tries to break free from Notre Dame linebacker Carlo Calabrese during the first half.

Notre Dame wide receiver Theo Riddick, right, is tackled by Pittsburgh cornerback Jarred Holley during first half.

Crist, left, eludes Pittsburgh defensive tackle Jabaal Sheard on his way to a 10-yard touchdown during the first half.

Notre Dame linebacker Darius Fleming, bottom, sacks Pittsburgh quarterback Tino Sunseri during the second half.

Notre Dame cornerback Gary Gray, left top, celebrates with running back Armando Allen Jr., center, as linebacker Manti Te'o right, looks on after Notre Dame stopped Pittsburgh on their final drive.

Notre Dame wide receiver Theo Riddick, top, tries to leap past Pittsburgh cornerback Dom DeCicco to pick up yardage during the second half.

Notre Dame kicker David Ruffer celebrates hitting a 50-yard field goal in front of Pittsburgh cornerback Jason Hendricks during the second half. The field goal gave him 15-straight, a new Notre Dame record. He tacked on a 16th later in the game.

Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood, left, breaks the tackle of Pittsburgh linebacker Max Gruder during the second half.