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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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SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish waves as he leads the team on their walk to the stadium prior to a game against the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish waves as he leads the team on their walk to the stadium prior to a game against the Boston College Eagles at Notre Dame Stadium on November 23, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Notre Dame didn’t quit when things got tough

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have an opportunity to win 10 games for three seasons in a row if they win their season finale against the Stanford Cardinal on The Farm next weekend.

After their blowout loss to Michigan, there were many Irish fans considering this season a bust. The truth is, there is only one national championship and only four teams can get into the playoff. This era of college football places too much emphasis on the playoff. This is the best three-year run for the Irish since the Lou Holtz era.

The Irish have an outstanding record against their rivals — USC, Michigan, Boston College and Stanford — Brian Kelly has improved recruiting and their talent depth has gotten better.

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They dominated the Boston College Eagles. True, the Eagles came into this game short-handed without their starting quarterback Anthony Brown. Notre Dame did what you are supposed to do against inferior opponents: dominate. Temper your expectations and enjoy a 10-win and possible 11-win season.

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