SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Virginia Tech proved it can overcome a slow start and turnovers.The Hokies fell behind by 17 points early and trailed by 10 to start the fourth quarter, but Jerod Evans guided them to a touchdown and a pair of field goals by Joey Slye in the quarter to beat Notre Dame 34-31 Saturday.Evans threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in intermittent snow and 20 mph winds. The Hokies (8-3) had been 0-3 when trailing at halftime this season and minus-9 in turnovers in its three losses. Evans threw an interception on a pass that bounced off the hands of Cam Phillips and fumbled when he was sacked, leading to 10 points by the Irish on the two turnovers.Evans said the Hokies knew the game wasnt over after falling behind 17-0.We know were more than capable of doing of what we do with the high-powered offense, so you dont lose confidence easily when youve got that type of talent, he said.The Virginia Tech defense shut down the Irish offense in the second half. After giving up 299 yards in total offense, the Hokies held the Irish to 150 yards in the second half -- with 67 yards of that came on a touchdown run by Josh Adams that extended Notre Dames lead to 31-21 and 57 coming on the final drive of the game.They hit us on a couple of plays early that they had not shown, but our kids hung in there, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster said. It was a tale of two halves. They did some unique things and we adjusted.DeShone Kizer, who was 13-of-18 passing for 199 yards with two touchdowns in the first half, was just 3 of 15 for 36 yards in the second half.We had some balls that were catchable that we didnt catch. I just dont think we executed quite as well offensively, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said.Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said the Hokies simply played better after halftime.I dont think there was any great revelation at halftime. Its just, weve got to play better, he said. We were out there dropping the ball on the ground, giving up big plays. Just not playing Virginia Tech football. I think guys kind of settled down and got their feet underneath them and felt like if theyd just execute theyd have a chance to have success. Thats what they did.THE TAKEAWAYVirginia Tech: A solid performance after a slow start should give the Hokies confidence as they try to clinch the ACC Coastal Division.Notre Dame: It was the same old story for the Irish, who squandered a double-digit lead in a loss for the third time this season. The loss clinched a losing season for the Irish, just the 14th time in 128 seasons of playing football and the first since going 3-9 in 2007.POLL IMPLICATIONS: The win against the Irish could get the Hokies back in the poll.UNWANTED RECORDThe loss drops Kellys record to 59-30 in seven seasons at Notre Dame, tying him with Lou Holtz for most losses at the school. Holtz was 100-30-2 in 11 seasons. Kelly will finish with only his second losing season in 26 seasons as coach. Central Michigan finished 4-7 in his first year as head coach there in 2004.UP NEXTVirginia Tech: The Hokies finish the regular season with their annual game against rival Virginia. 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He was the kid who replaced Benji Marshall for one game, but now Drew Hutchison wants to take over for good.Controversially called up in place of the axed veteran last week, Hutchison was solid without being spectacular in St George Illawarras loss to Parramatta on Monday night.And while it will be his only NRL appearance of the season, given Marshall has been handed a farewell in Saturdays final game against Newcastle, Hutchison is confident of solving the Dragons attacking woes.Only the lowly Eels and Knights have scored fewer points than the Red V so far this year.Criticism of attack is warranted. We havent scored enough points this year and thats it, Hutchison said.My game, I play very straight and Im a bigger body. So my running game (poses) a bit more of a threat. I reckon I could help with the teams attack next year.The local junior admits that even though hes enjoyed learning his craft in reserve grade, hes been left frustrated by his lack of first grade opportunities since making his debut midway through last season.But with the Dragons yet to sign an established playmaker since opting not to renew Marshalls contract, Hutchison insists he is now ready to deliver on his ppotential.ddddddddddddI genuinely hope thats the case and Ill be training very hard in the pre-season to do that, he said.Obviously theres other good players in the club that can play in the halves. Ill definitely be trying my best to stay there and play with (five-eighth Gareth Widdop) next year.Hopefully I can be the starting No.7 next year.A former NSW State of Origin under-20s captain, Hutchison said he spent a lot of time learning at the feet of Marshall, who has 14 years in the game, including a premiership with Wests Tigers in 2005.Hes got the locker next to mine and were always talking to each other, Hutchison said.Obviously hes got a very good running game and hes a smart player. Hes been around for over 10, 11 years now. I can always go to him for advice.When the team was first named I felt a bit sad, hes been one of my idols growing up.He come up to me and give me a pat on the shoulder and said `no hard feelings, and hes going to help me through this week. He definitely did that and made it easy for me to go out there and play my own game. ' ' '