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Notre Dame Football: 3 hot takes from big win over rival USC

By Danny McCormick

Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates after a third quarter touchdown against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) celebrates after a third quarter touchdown against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) runs the ball as USC Trojans cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) defends in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Kyren Williams (23) runs the ball as USC Trojans cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart (6) defends in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kyren Williams is back

Through the year so far Kyren Williams had yet to get over the 100-yard mark on the ground. That streak has officially ended after a huge game from the star running back against the Trojans.

Williams ran for 138 yards on 25 carries, plus two rushing touchdowns. He also had six receptions for 42 yards. It is not the same offensive line unit as in 2020, but it finally looks like they are coming together as a group which helps the running backs like Williams.

Williams is such a good running back. He is a strong physical back who really runs hard every time he is out there on the field.

An underrated part of Williams game is helping out in pass protection. His game is only getting stronger and stronger. He definitely has a future and will be playing on Sunday at the next level.

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