Notre Dame’s 52-3 victory — the largest in a rivalry highlighted by down-to-the-wire finishes — evened the series at 6-6 as the Seminoles fell to 1-9.

Notre Dame was patient as Leonard worked through some early inconsistencies. In November, the transfer QB might finally hit his stride.

Riley Leonard rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another, and No. 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3 on Saturday night.