A certain skeptic who will not be named looked at this matchup earlier in the week. Two more interceptions including a pick-six? Not bloody likely. Will we see another punt block resulting in a touchdown? You’re dreaming. How about a ground game that produces over 250 yards? That won’t happen against the impregnable Clemson defensive line. Will there be total domination by the Irish defensive line? You’re kidding. Can I settle for good tackling by the Notre Dame secondary? You must be smoking something. Well, you get my drift.
All of these improbabilities became reality on Saturday night as the Fighting Irish overpowered the Tigers in the trenches and rode two interceptions by Benjamin Morrison to a 28-0 lead before coasting to victory.