 They beat Texas A&M 24–10, but lost to Nebraska in overtime after future Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch crashed in from seven yards out.To add injury to insult, Notre Dame's starting quarterback, Arnaz Battle, was injured in the loss.The following week, the Irish beat Drew Brees and the Boilermakers 23–21 on a last second field goal but lost to T.J. Duckett and the Michigan State Spartans 27–21 on a 68-yard touchdown pass from Jeff Smoker to Herb Haygood with 1