Watch Notre Dame's DJ McKinney score a pick-six against Wisconsin

The No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had their hands full with the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., but a pick-six by cornerback DJ McKinney gave the Irish a spark.

McKinney intercepted a Colton Joseph pass and returned it 55 yards for the touchdown with 8:52 in the third quarter to make the score 27-10 in favor of the Irish following the extra point.

Watch the play below.

DJ’s first big play for the Irish! 🔥#GoIrish☘️ | @DjMcKinney22

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