Folks, your Notre Dame Fighting Irish just got their biggest win of this century and took down the #1 Clemson Tigers. I was babysitting my 4-month-old niece for the entirety of this game, which kicked off just after her bedtime, and I was therefore required to yell into a pillow while leaping out of my chair and jumping up and down at numerous points. Worth it? Absolutely.
It was a win for which Irish players, coaches and fans had been waiting for years, and an instant classic. Let’s talk about three of the biggest narratives coming out of this game as the Irish prepare to confront some ghosts next week in New England.