Notre Dame football: 2021 Week 10 offensive grades vs. Navy

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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 18: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 18, 2021, in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame football: 2021 Week 10 offensive grades vs. Navy

Offensive Line

Things didn’t go perfectly for the Irish offensive line. In particular, the first half saw the Irish offense struggled as a whole, and this was partially due to Jack Coan’s relationship with his offensive line. They gave up two sacks during this time, though it could be argued that these were both coverage sacks, or sacks more relating to Coan being uncomfortable in the pocket than anything else.

The running game, for its part, was solid behind the Notre Dame offensive line. It could have been a bit stronger though, especially when you consider how much stronger and bigger Notre Dame is on the line than Navy. In fact, that was the biggest issue on the game, knowing that by pure talent the line should be playing better than they were. That’s beyond frustrating. It’s also the biggest issue they’ve had all season, not playing to their own potential.

Nov 6, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly leads players onto the field before the game against the Navy Midshipmen at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

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This current lineup on the offensive line has been much better, showing growth throughout the season in a way a lot of people didn’t expect them to be able to do. That’s what’s most important in the long run for this team.

Grade= B-

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