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Notre Dame Football: 3 takeaways from Week 13 win over Boston College

By Dante Pryor

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 23: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball after intercepting a pass against the Boston College Eagles in the second half 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: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball after intercepting a pass against the Boston College Eagles in the second half 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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Notre Dame football hosted the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon. Here are three takeaways from the Irish’s big win.

In this installment of the Holy War, it was the Catholics — Notre Dame — versus the Jesuits — Boston College at Notre Dame Stadium. It was complete domination by the Irish as they defeated the Boston College Eagles 40-7.

The Irish defense smothered the Eagles surrendering just 191 yards of total offense. Notre Dame dominated the line of scrimmage on offense running for over 250 yards this afternoon.

Here are some more takeaways from the game.

3. Irish dominate despite injuries

The Notre Dame defense has suffered some serious injuries this season. Defensive lineman Daelin Hayes and defensive end Julian Okwara are both out for the season.

Not only that, two linebackers Shayne Simon and Jack Lamb — expected to contribute this season — are also out for the season. Offensive linemen Tommy Krammer and Robert Hainsey — both starters — are also out for the Irish. All-in-all, there were eight players out this season for the Irish. That didn’t stop Notre Dame from dominating in this one.

The defense didn’t miss a beat despite missing two of their best players on defense. Boston College couldn’t do anything offensively. Wide receiver Kobay White caught a 39-yard pass to the 1-yard-line and quarterback Dennis Grosel punched it in from a yard out to give the Eagles a one-point lead in the first quarter. That was it for Boston College on the scoreboard.

Eagles junior running back A.J. Dillon came into this game with over 1,400 yards rushing; he had 56 yards on just 14 carries. Grosel had just 63 yards passing and threw an interception.

The Irish want to run the ball and throw slants and crosses. They want to smother the opposition with physical football and controlling the clock. Mission accomplished.

The Irish racked up over 200 yards rushing, and quarterback Ian Book had an economical 239 yards passing in this one. Most important, the Irish had the ball almost 10 more minutes than the Eagles.

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