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Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 12, 2020
Sophomore running back Kyren Williams fumbled on the 2nd play from scrimmage, and the rust was real. Then, No. 5 Notre Dame forced a Florida State field goal and scored two touchdowns on a pair of drives that combined for 8 plays and 151 yards, highlighted by two huge runs from Williams. And the rust
Jimmy Ward | Monday, October 12, 2020
After choking up a quick turnover on their second play from scrimmage, the Irish were able redeem themselves on the offensive side of the ball and find the endzone on six of their next eight drives Saturday night against Florida State. Save that one fumble and Florida State’s goal line stand in the final two
Aidan Thomas | Monday, October 12, 2020
Leading by 16, Notre Dame’s defense was digging in their heels, hoping for another big red zone stop, one that has become almost expected from their bend-but-don’t-break defense in 2020. Florida State, led by new starting quarterback Jordan Travis, had pushed a fatigued Irish defense all night, to the tune of 26 points — doubling
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 9, 2020
From doubtful to dependable: Doerer proves vital following initial struggles Braden Lenzy makes adjustments to become true receiving threat Thomas: Pounding the rock: New-look Irish offense built for long-term success First year FSU head coach Mike Norvell prepares to break from routine ND looks to make gains in recruiting, on gridiron against Florida State Staff
Ellen Geyer | Friday, October 9, 2020
Braden Lenzy takes a lot of ice baths. The junior from Oregon was told he’d never be great if he didn’t. Why’d he trust the man who told him so? Because it was Kobe Bryant. A wide receiver embarking on his third season, Lenzy’s father used to work with the Black Mamba, a reality which
Aidan Thomas | Friday, October 9, 2020
Last season, after a somewhat underwhelming season opener, Notre Dame welcomed an overmatched New Mexico State squad to Notre Dame Stadium, where the Irish pounded the Lobos 66-14. After struggling to establish offensive consistency at Louisville 12 days earlier, then-senior quarterback Ian Book tossed for 360 yards and five touchdowns. Ten different Irish players had
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, October 9, 2020
Heading into their biggest game of the season so far, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell isn’t afraid to shake things up. Norvell, who is currently starting his first year in Tallahassee, announced Monday that redshirt sophomore quarterback Jordan Travis would be starting for the Seminoles this Saturday against the Irish. Travis, who spent one
Jimmy Ward | Friday, October 9, 2020
Although Notre Dame football has flown under the radar for the past couple of weeks, work on the recruiting trail has not been stymied. And as the Irish gear up for Florida State, it is important to remember just how much of a recruiting influence this game may have. The Seminoles (1-2, 0-2 ACC) have
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 9, 2020
Notre Dame Passing Given Ian Book’s status as a third-year starter and fifth-year senior captain, as well as Florida State’s recent struggles, it would easy to chalk this up as a Notre Dame advantage. That said, the perplexing thing about the Seminoles is their struggles in spite of how much talent they have, especially on
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 9, 2020
Hayden Adams — Sports Editor And we’re back! It’s been a long two weeks since the Irish postponed their game against Wake Forest. Now they’re looking down the barrel at Florida State. The Seminoles are presumably looking down their own barrel, but theirs is essentially the barrel of a BB or Nerf gun. Remember when