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Nov 16, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman prepares to lead his players onto the field for the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
It’s always nice to win on Senior Day, and the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had no trouble doing that in recent years.
It helps, of course, if the opponent is one you should be able to beat easily. The Fighting Irish have been heavy favorites on the last few Senior Days, and Notre Dame has had no problems taking care of business.
Let’s look at the last seven Senior Days, ending with yesterday’s big win over Virginia.
2018 against Florida State
Nov 10, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Alize Mack (86) catches a pass for a touchdown over Florida State Seminoles defensive back A.J. Westbrook (19) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
The Irish rolled over the Florida State Seminoles 42-13.
2019 against Boston College
Book and Notre Dame started somewhat slow but still rolled Boston College 40-7 in the 2019 home finale. Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Boston College was no match for the Irish, falling 40-7
2020 against Syracuse
Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange cornerback Kyle Strickland (22) pressures Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame dispatched Syracuse 45-21 during the COVID-19 pandemic season.
2021 against Georgia Tech
Nov 20, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime (24) attempts to jump overt Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Myles Sims (16) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt…
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Author : Fighting Irish Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-18 00:48:26
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