ND 10, Canyon 7 (half)

Here's a first half recap:

Both teams came out playing tough and physical, and jarring hits highlighted most of the first-half action.

Notre Dame led 10-7 at halftime, scoring on Thaddeus Brown’s 13-yard run, followed by Mike Salveson’s 29-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining before intermission.

Brown’s touchdown capped a three-play, 71-yard drive. Dayne Crist set up the score by scrambling 31 yards, then passing 27 yards to James Flynn.

Canyon went scoreless on its first three possessions before driving 80 yards on six plays, capped by Stephen Wirthlin’s 36-yard touchdown reception on a short pass from Sean Galvin.

Wirthlin added a 65-yard kick return on the final play of the first half.

Galvin, a senior making his first career start, showed poise and leadership skills. He completed 10 of 14 passes for 140 yards in the first half.