Notre Dames last two games against Stanford are markers for how quickly things can go downhill.Last November, the Irish were 30 seconds away from beating the Cardinal, finishing 11-1 and making a strong case for the College Football Playoff. They couldnt make a stop, and in many ways, they havent stopped the bleeding since that night in California.When Brian Kelly left the field Saturday in South Bend -- after a testy exchange with a Stanford strength coach -- the seventh-year coach carried the burden of a 2-5 record, Notre Dames worst start since 2007. A season that began with championship hopes is circling the drain, as Notre Dame has only one win against a Power 5 opponent and losses to ACC middleweights Duke and NC State. Kelly fired defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder after the Duke loss.How did things get so bad so fast for Kelly and the Irish? ESPN.com talked with coaches and other Notre Dame observers to find out. 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I had some fun out there playing with the guys, and I cant wait to get back out there.Melvin Gordon, aiming to rebound from a rough rookie season, cruised through the middle of Minnesotas starting defense for a 39-yard touchdown after Philip Rivers audibled to a run upon sensing a blitz. San Diego lost running back Branden Oliver, though, to an Achilles tendon injury on his right leg that required a cart to take him off. The loss of Oliver, the primary kickoff returner and a contributing backup behind Gordon and Danny Woodhead, left the Chargers in a somber mood.I went up there as a friend and just prayed for him, Woodhead said. 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This game was conveniently scheduled for national broadcast on Fox, in case folks in San Diego were still on the fence about public funding.Rivers went 5 for 9 for 54 yards aand an interception for the Chargers.ddddddddddddith Adrian Peterson resting on the sideline, Jerick McKinnon rushed eight times for 56 yards for the Vikings.SLIPPERY STARTSeveral players on both teams lost their footing on the artificial turf during the game, one sign of the newness.I think after about five or six games it will be perfect, Gordon said. Its just got to get broken in a little bit.Zimmer said a few players told him the surface was fine.ROOKIE WATCHChargers: Sixth-round draft pick Drew Kaser dropped three punts inside the 10-yard line. Kaser, who unseated 13-year veteran Mike Scifres, averaged 50.3 gross yards on four kicks.Vikings: WR Laquon Treadwell made a tricky catch on a fade route in the corner of the end zone on a 2-point conversion pass from Shaun Hill. The first-round draft pick also had a 15-yard reception.POSITION BATTLESChargers: QB Mike Bercovici, competing with Zach Mettenberger to be the third-string QB, had passes intercepted by Vikings rookies Jayron Kearse and Mackensie Alexander. Bercovici finished just 4 for 12 for 67 yards.Vikings: Joe Berger played the whole first half at center over John Sullivan, who missed last season with a back injury and has not been assured of getting back his job. Sullivan didnt play, because the coaches wanted to evaluate the way Berger played with right guard Brandon Fusco.INJURY UPDATEChargers: Besides Oliver, RT Joe Barksdale also came out of the game in the first half, limping off with a left ankle injury.Vikings: Pruitt and SS Antone Exum left the game with left leg injuries and will have MRI exams. SS Michael Griffin hurt his back and was on crutches afterward.QUOTABLEChargers: DT Corey Liuget, on four fumbles forced, two recovered, by the defense: Its great. For a fat guy like myself, every chance I can get off the field, I want it. I give a big credit to our secondary.Vikings: Rudolph on Bridgewater: I dont think its possible for Teddy to be more calm. ' ' '