Notre Dame football's Week 1 matchup against the Miami Hurricanes was a battle of two top 10 teams looking to get their season off on the right foot. Week 1 is a great opportunity to take stock of players for the first time of the season.
All offseason Irish fans eagerly awaited the first matchup as an opportunity to see players in new roles, offseason growth from returning starts, and new faces make their debut with the team. In particular, a few players that fit right into those molds were at the center of the game for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.