Long before a football season begins, the media and fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish develop a fairly strong theme when it comes to which players will become big contributors. There’s also a big conversation about which player may end up being a big surprise as well. The two different topics aren’t always the same conversation — but they can be related.
After one week and one game, there are a couple of players that have shown themselves to be a big part of what this team does.
Bo Bauer has earned a special place in the hearts of Notre Dame fans as a special teams demon.