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Notre Dame Football: 4 biggest concerns against FSU in the opener right now

By Brad Weiss

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 7: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 7: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Jarrett Patterson #55 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish snaps the ball during a game against the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019, in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame Football: 4 biggest concerns against FSU in the opener right now

Can the revamped OL dominate FSU?

Last season, the Notre Dame Football program had arguably the best offensive line in college football, and that was evident by four of their starters going to the NFL. In 2021, they have to replace multiple All-Americans, and starters, which would be a tough task for any other program in America.

But this is Notre Dame, where it appears elite offensive lineman come into the program every season, and they should be solid once again upfront. They return Jarrett Patterson, who is likely moving to guard after starting at center last season, and second-team All-American Cain Madden has transferred in from Marshall.

Also, two true freshmen have come in and showed they belong right away, as Blake Fisher and Rocco Spindler could start in Year 1. Overall, there is a nice blend of young, and veteran talent at the position group, so the key will be gelling all summer long, and getting ready for what should be a tough Seminoles defensive line in September.

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