Watch: Notre Dame returns blocked extra point to tie game vs. Texas

Shaun Crawford returned a block punt to tie the game against Texas.

The Texas Longhorns briefly led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after a touchdown late in the fourth quarter but cornerback Shaun Crawford returned a blocked extra point to tie the game at 37.

Notre Dame entered Sunday night's game ranked No. 10 in the country. Head coach Brian Kelly opted to initially split time between quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Malik Zaire before settling on Kizer, who accounted for five touchdowns in regulation.

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Watch the blocked extra point below:

The Texas offense was led by true freshman quarterback Shane Buechele.

The game is currently in overtime.