Notre Dame vs Army: 5 Things We Learned in Blowout Win

Notre Dame took a big step forward late in this 2016 season by defeating Army in blowout fashion.

With this blowout victory, the Fighting Irish proved they could build some momentum in these last three weeks. Although it’s very unlikely they’ll make a bowl game this season, the hope isn’t dead yet.

After C.J. Sanders returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, the Irish looked like they finally found the light they searched for all season. From there, the game stayed entirely in Notre Dame’s favor.

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly told ESPN, “We were able to throw the ball over their heads, and it backed them off, so it gave us some opportunities to run the football.” With two games left against Virginia Tech and USC, the Irish are hoping the success on the ground carries over to the upcoming weeks.

So, what did Notre Dame show us in this win?

5. Kizer’s future is bright

With 209 passing yards, 72 rushing yards, and three touchdowns, quarterback DeShone Kizer proved he’s one of the best in college football.

Even though the 2016 season has been a bust for the Irish, Kizer has shown his future is bright whether it’s in college or the pros. All season, the Irish have had one of the most explosive offenses in the NCAA. Most of this success has been due to the duel-threat quarterback.

At this point in the season, everything Kizer does impacts the way NFL teams see him. So far, he’s done little to have an adverse impact on their view.

It’s no surprise Brian Kelly choose Kizer over Malik Zaire at the start of the 2016 season. With 2,910 total yards and 29 touchdowns, this junior is practically impossible to stop. Once again, Kizer has shown the football world that his future is going to be great.