With an off week ahead, Notre Dame fans have some extra time to bask in the glory of the Fighting Irish’s dominant performance against Southern Cal on Saturday night. The impressive 48-20 victory is Notre Dame’s standout performance this season, keeping their hopes alive for a prestigious New Year’s Six bowl game.
Just how impressive was Notre Dame’s performance on Saturday?
So impressive that even Kirk Herbstreit, who initially predicted a USC win, is now showering Notre Dame with praise a couple of days later.
Herbstreit highlighted his top performers of Week 7, including players, coaches, and teams, and Notre Dame made a prominent appearance on the list.
Let’s take a look:
Top Performing Players
The defense put on an outstanding display, but it’s important to acknowledge Xavier Watts’ exceptional performance instead of simply referring to the entire defense as a whole.
Top Performing Teams
This list features several strong teams that could be ranked interchangeably. One notable mention, in addition to Notre Dame, is Iowa, who managed to score 15 points against Wisconsin in their victory at Camp Randall Stadium.
Top Performing Coaches
After his impressive showing against Ohio State earlier this year and now USC, one can’t help but wonder if Golden dreams of returning to a head coaching position.
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