Notre Dame football: ACC Championship Offensive Grades

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up on the sideline in the first half against the Clemson Tigers during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

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Notre Dame’s offensive line struggled all night against Clemson. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame football ACC title game grades: Offensive Line

Notre Dame’s offensive line had a very rough day against Clemson, as Ian Book had no time to throw, the running backs were getting blown up in the backfield, and there were even some botched snaps. Sure, they were down a starting center, and the Clemson defense is known for its creative blitzes, but this was an awful moment to have their worst game of the season.

Book spent the entire game running for his life, if not on his back. The running game didn’t leave first gear. As a whole, it was a mess, and this loss in the trenches was not only the primary reason that Notre Dame lost the ACC Championship Game, but could be the reason that the Irish miss out on the College Football Playoff too.

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For what was supposed to be the strength on the team, and was a huge part of Notre Dame’s win in November over Clemson, this was shocking. Not only was it shocking, but it was frustrating. disappointing, and simply wasn’t good enough.

Grade= F

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