Unfortunately , the optimism was short - lived , as Murphy 's extra-point attempt was blocked .
The Irish converted on their next possession with a 13 - yard score by Torii Hunter Jr. , stretching the deficit to 28 - 9 with 10 : 19 to go .
Unfortunately , the optimism was short - lived , as Murphy 's extra-point attempt was blocked , and the Irish converted on their next possession with a 13 - yard score by Torii Hunter Jr. , stretching the deficit to 28 - 9 with 10 : 19 to go .