Notre Dame football: Grades from turnaround win against Syracuse

Oct 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) hands off in the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at MetLife Stadium. Notre Dame won 50-33. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) hands off in the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at MetLife Stadium. Notre Dame won 50-33. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

In desperate need of a win, Notre Dame football came to play Saturday, cruising by Syracuse after a wild first quarter. Here is how everyone graded out.

Offense

Defense

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