Notre Dame Football: 3 players who earned game balls in rout over Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 13: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle by Joey Blount #29 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 13: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle by Joey Blount #29 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – NOVEMBER 13: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle by Joey Blount #29 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – NOVEMBER 13: Kyren Williams #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle by Joey Blount #29 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

3. Kyren Williams, RB

Notre Dame won another game and a big reason why is because of the play from star running back Kyren Williams. Who is really surprised by that? If you are then you have not watched much of Notre Dame this year on the football field.

Kyren Williams finished the game with 14 carries for 70 yards on the ground with a rushing touchdown. He also had two receptions for 15 yards in the passing game. Williams is such a patient runner and that was put on display last tonight with stopping on a dime or just reversing direction on the field and picking up a good chunk of yards.

With Williams he also does so much more then what shows up in the box score. He is such an important part of the passing game with his ability to pass protect and pick up the blitz.