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5 things Notre Dame football fans should be thankful for in 2021

By Brad Weiss

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Jack Coan #17 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scrambles to avoid a diving tackle attempt of Chamarri Conner #1 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Jack Coan #17 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scrambles to avoid a diving tackle attempt of Chamarri Conner #1 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

5 things Notre Dame football fans should be thankful for in 2021

Resilience

The Irish did not start the way many felt they would, as they barely beat Florida State on the road in Week 1, needing overtime to do so. From there, it would be a tough run for the team, as they were getting victories over lesser opponents like Toledo and Purdue, but could not overcome Cincinnati at home.

With one loss under their belt, it looked like they would be left for dead in terms of the CFP, but that was not the case, as they revamped the offensive line, and the offense took off. Since the bye week, they have been one of the best teams in the country, and have shown what kind of a resilient team they are.

All told, this Notre Dame football team has done everything it can to shake off an early-season loss and get themselves in a position to make it to the College Football Playoff. There is still some work to be done, but it has been quite a ride following this Irish team in what has become a solid 2021 campaign.

Happy Thanksgiving from the SlaptheSign crew!

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