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Notre Dame football: Which IOL has the most to prove in 2021?

By Brad Weiss

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)
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) /
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Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zeke Correll (52) reacts to Notre Dame scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Zeke Correll (52) reacts to Notre Dame scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: Which IOL has the most to prove in 2021?

Who has the most to prove?

The key to this whole interior offensive line dominating has nothing to do with the offensive guard spot, but instead, the center position. Last season, when Patterson went down with an injury, Zeke Correll stepped up for the Irish, starting in some huge games, including the ACC title game, and the Rose Bowl.

All signs point to him being able to come in and start, and also dominate, giving the Irish an incredible trio within the interior of this offensive line. He has to prove he can get the job done, though, because if Spindler keeps trending the way he has been, Patterson moving back to center to get Spindler into the starting lineup is not out of the question.

Overall, despite all the losses along the offensive line, the Notre Dame football team should have one of the better overall units in the country. The interior of the offensive line is going to be outstanding, with two possible All-Americans, and hopefully, Correll can hold down the center position all season long.

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