Returning to action after a three-week break that included a temporary shutdown of the football program, your Notre Dame Fighting Irish overcame some early hiccups to cruise to a 42-26 win over the Florida State Seminoles. The long break gave this game the feel of a second season opener, and it played out like one: while the Irish played a sloppy game and had plenty to work on, it never really felt like the result was in question. Let’s take a look at three of the dominant threads during this game.

The Bellyman Strikes Back

One of the Irish players who had to overcome some early-game yips was Kyren Williams, whose opening-drive fumble allowed the Seminoles to take an early 3-0 lead.