Everyone who tuned in Sunday night for the Florida State Seminoles’ prime-time matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish caught a game that set a fiery tone for the 2021 college football season. Two teams swarming with NFL prospects each got their moments to shine, and an unexpected appearance from fan-favorite backup quarterback McKenzie Milton sent it into overdrive, even if Florida State’s overtime comeback bid fell short in their 41-38 loss.
NFL teams were paying close attention. Half the league sent scouts to watch live from the press box, per Irish Sports Daily’s Matt Freeman, and the New Orleans Saints were one of those 16 teams.