Tommy Rees started at quarterback for 9th ranked Notre Dame against the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago, after Everett Golson, a product of Myrtle Beach High, was benched for a violation of team rules. The Associated Press reported late Saturday that Golson showed up late for a practice.

The Golson benching did not last long. After Rees threw two incomplete passes on Notre Dame's opening drive, Golson took the Irish down the field for a touchdown.

With Golson at the controls for more than three quarters, Notre Dame went on to beat Miami 41-3. Golson completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards. He also ran for 51 yards. The Irish played near flawless football, with no turnovers.

After Golson guided the Irish to a 34-3 lead, Rees came back in the game to mop up.

Notre Dame is 12-4 with Rees as its starting quarterback. But the junior lost his job to Golson after being arrested in May for a skirmish with police following an off-campus party. He was suspended for the season opener.