Notre Dame football: 3 mistakes to avoid against Toledo in Week 2

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 27: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs against Jahlil Taylor #52 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 27, 2020, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame football: 3 mistakes to avoid against Toledo in Week 2

Abandoning the run

During the Florida State game, the Irish had no problem moving the ball through the air, as Jack Coan set the record for most passing yards in a season opener in program history. His four touchdowns also tied the program record for an opener, as he looked very comfortable under center against a tough team on the road.

Unfortunately, the running game did not fare as well, with Kyren Williams averaging under 2.5 yards per carry, which was a shocking turn of events. On Saturday, the Irish need to establish Williams early and often, and even if he struggles a bit behind his new offensive line, they need to keep pounding the ball with the combination of him, and Chris Tyree.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) hands the ball off to Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23).The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lead the Florida State Seminoles 17-14 at the half Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.
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We saw in Week 1 that Coan can certainly carry this offense with his arm, but that is not the way the offense was supposed to be built in 2021. Williams is a guy who could be in the conversation of being a Heisman Trophy candidate when all is said and done, and on Saturday, the Irish need to erase all the memories from his tough outing against Florida State.

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