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The day after: Lasting thoughts on Notre Dame's win against Tennessee State - Fighting Irish Wire

Notre Dame football has looked like one of the best teams in the country through its first two games.

It has won them by a combined score of 98-6, an absurd number. Yes, the competition has not been anywhere close to what the Irish have, but winning like this shouldn’t be overlooked.

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It has been a little over 24 hours since Notre Dame took apart Tennessee State, but like every week, there are plenty of thoughts that run through my mind following a Saturday of Irish football. Find out below my lasting thoughts on another Notre Dame blowout win, this time in South Bend.

The line’s struggles

Thoughts

In my five-star article following the game, I didn’t mention the fact the defensive and offensive line struggled at times against the Tigers. Why aren’t I concerned? Well, it was Tennessee State’s first game. The Tigers were in Notre Dame Stadium, and they were playing like they had nothing to lose. Over the course of a game, talent wins out almost every time, so I wasn’t concerned much with that aspect of the Irish’s performance.

Audric Estime should get some early Heisman hype

Thoughts

Estime has been an absolute beast so far. With this offensive line, keeping him fresh with the other rotation of backs (which I’ll touch on later) will be a big key to this Notre Dame offense. It’s just two games and very early, but the junior has been dominant. There is a real possibility this could be his last season in South Bend. He should get some early Heisman hype with the way he has played.

Sam Hartman is a magician

Thoughts

He didn’t even play in the second half, which was the right move for the team and coaches, but Hartman has taken this offense to the next level. Four drives and four touchdown this week. That gives him 12 drives this season with 11 touchdowns. The only drive he missed on ended in a missed field goal. WOW.

Getting the backups, especially quarterback, reps is huge

Thoughts

This is how you build teams from year to year, getting your next wave of players valuable experience, even when the game is out of hand. You can’t replicate facing off against another team in practice. Against Navy, I clamored for more reps for this group and we saw a full half of it against the Tigers. Steve Angeli was great, and so was Kenny Minchey in his limited time, but it was great experience for the backup quarterbacks. Plenty of reps went around for the defensive line: Brenan Vernon, Tyson Ford, Gabriel Rubio and Donovan Hinish all gained some time. Linebacker Jaiden Ausberry and Jaylon Sneed were flying around making plays. A win is at the top of the importance list, but getting young players experience is right below it in my book.

Loaded a running back

Thoughts

I questioned the five-deep proclamation in the preseason, but that’s what the Irish have. Behind Estime, Jeremiyah Love is explosive and is one of the fastest Notre Dame players I have seen in a long time. Gi’Bran Payne has an extremely similar game to Estime, just missing his burst, but still very serviceable. Jadarian Price is fun to watch and Devyn Ford can’t see the field because everyone else is playing at such a high level. It’s a very good problem to have.

Not too much to complain about

Thoughts

Right now, there is not much to complain about as an Irish fan. The offense looks like it can’t be stopped, and the defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown. You really can’t ask for more, it’s been quite the two-game stretch, so let the good times roll.

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