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Observer Sports Staff | Friday, December 18, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor Cue the Paul Rudd “Look at us” video for this matchup. Who’d have thought back during the summer that little ol’ independent Notre Dame would find itself in an ACC Championship game with a rematch against Clemson after beating the Tigers six weeks earlier? Not me. Things have changed since that last
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, December 18, 2020
In a rare turn of events, we have a repeat opponent — and thus evidence to evaluate — in our head-to-head breakdown of Notre Dame vs. Clemson, part two. Let’s get to it. Notre Dame Passing Back on Nov. 7, graduate student quarterback Ian Book had as much time to throw as anyone could
Colin Capece | Friday, December 18, 2020
Saturday won’t be the first time graduate student quarterback Ian Book and the presumptive top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft — Trevor Lawrence — will square off against one another. Lawrence beat out Book not only at the 2018 Cotton Bowl, but also at the Manning Passing Academy last summer. “His team won when
Patrick Gallagher | Friday, December 18, 2020
After numerous position changes, wide receiver Avery Davis has found success in his senior season while also developing into a difference maker for Notre Dame’s offensive unit. Davis has even gained national prominence after his electric performance against Clemson, in which he accumulated 78 yards and pushed the game into OT with a pivotal receiving
Aidan Thomas | Friday, December 18, 2020
After starting 2-0, Notre Dame had a COVID-induced double-bye week as the calendar flipped from September to October in what has been a wildly unique 2020 season. In the days leading up to their return to the gridiron against Florida State, Irish senior linebacker Drew White was asked how he felt about getting back on
Ellen Geyer | Friday, December 18, 2020
In recent memory, it seems like winning has been a given for Notre Dame. Four-straight double-digit victory seasons. Undefeated at home since September of 2017. A win rate of nearly 88% with two perfect regular seasons. Tommy Kraemer knows all too well that it hasn’t always been that way. When Kraemer arrived for his first
Jimmy Ward | Friday, December 18, 2020
When you think of the phrase “Beast Mode,” only one player comes to mind: Marshawn Lynch. But for the Irish and Brian Kelly, their beast is not found in the backfield but rather through the air. Their “beast” is Javon McKinley. The graduate student wide receiver has emerged as the top target for the Irish.
Dominic Gibson | Friday, December 18, 2020
Notre Dame defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa has been one of the constants on the front lines for the Irish. The Ewa Beach, Hawaii, native has battled and earned his way up to a major role in his last two years with the squad, racking up a total of 53 tackles including 3 sacks during his
Mannion McGinley | Friday, December 18, 2020
Defensive lineman Kurt Hinish, defensive coordinator Clark Lea and the rest of the Notre Dame defense have one goal: to make this a championship season for the Irish. Lea instilled the challenge of finding a new level every week in order to achieve that goal. “We talked about bringing the juice and playing fun,” Hinish
Liam Coolican | Friday, December 18, 2020
Brock Wright, a lifelong Irish fan, recalls his commitment to play football for Notre Dame as a dream come true. In many ways, his career hasn’t lived up to the lofty expectations that were set for him, but like so many others, he has cherished his time at Notre Dame. Wright grew up in Cypress,