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Notre Dame Football: 3 takeaways from season-opening win vs. Louisville

By Gavin Jernigan

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 02: Chase Claypool #83 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals on September 02, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the USC Trojans during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the USC Trojans during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

3. Ian Book was calm, cool and collected

Unlike last year when Brandon Wimbush was benched after three games, Ian Book will remain the starter for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He established himself in 2018 after taking over for Wimbush and leading Notre Dame all the way to the College Football Playoff.

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Book looked even better than last year in this opener against the Louisville Cardinals. The offense ran smoothly and Book’s confidence was as high as ever.

Ian Book finished the game with 193 yards passing on 14-of-23 completions and a single touchdown. He also showed some improved abililty on the ground by rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown. We can explain Notre Dame’s slow start on offense by the nature of the first-game nerves.

Naturally, there are plenty of kinks to be worked out over the next two weeks as Notre Dame prepares for both New Mexico and Georgia.

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