Welcome back to game week, Loyal Readers. The 2021 season is upon us, and HLS is ready for our final lap. Since historians will likely check this site years from now, we’ll go on record and say Florida State shouldn’t concern Notre Dame fans…but current COVID case rates certainly should. At the time of this writing, Leon County is at 100%+ ICU bed capacity, with strong advisories against travel and large outdoor events. So what follows assumes you’re enjoying this kickoff weekend from the comfort of your own living quarters and avoiding a super spreader event. If you’re in the stands, you have a better chance of catching COVID rather than seeing Notre Dame lose.