Julius Jones shines as Notre Dame hosts BYU on Senior Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
On November 15, 2003, Notre Dame secured a home victory against BYU on Senior Day. The Fighting Irish, struggling with a 3-6 record, aimed to finish the season strong. They initially fell behind 7-3 but rallied with a series of defensive plays and key scoring drives from Julius Jones, who capped the first half with a touchdown run. Notre Dame maintained control in the second half, extending their lead thanks to more contributions from Jones and a standout defensive performance.
- •Notre Dame's defense forced turnovers early against BYU.
- •Julius Jones scored two touchdowns in the game.
- •The Irish led 16-7 at halftime.
- •Notre Dame entered the game with a three-game losing streak.
- •The game took place in front of 80,795 fans at Notre Dame Stadium.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — One Last Hurrah: Julius Jones Leads Notre Dame Past BYU on Senior Day in 2003
"Notre Dame got a nice home win against BYU back in 2003.
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