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Notre Dame Football: 5 Questions To Answer Before The Season

By Sonny Martinez

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 16: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after rushing for a 65-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - SEPTEMBER 16: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after rushing for a 65-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Josh Adams #33, Alex Bars #71, and Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Notre Dame Stadium on October 28, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

3. Who is stepping up on the left side of the offensive line?

It’s no secret that a big reason for the success of the Notre Dame rushing attack last season was the offensive line — particularly on the left side.

Mike McGlinchey and Quinton Nelson were both first round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, and both will be missed dearly. All is not lost, however, as there is still plenty of talent remaining.

Sam Mustipher and Alex Bars are two very good players who have plenty of experience. Both have been named preseason All-Americans in multiple preview magazine publications. Tommy Kraemer also started last year, and he’ll be back.

Robert Hainsey and Liam Eichenberg both played well when they got the chance last season. Both will be two guys Brian Kelly looks at to help replace two elite players.

Sophomores Aaron Banks and Josh Lugg are two other younger players who could help in a major way this season. Don’t sleep on 4-star freshman Jarrett Patterson, either.

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