Notre Dame pulled away in the second half for a 41-17 win against Central Michigan. Here's what we learned before Ohio State visits.
combined for nine carries that netted 38 yards. It’s not that the Irish need to spread the carries now with Estime, but it’s worth acknowledging that Notre Dame is halfway through a stretch of eight games in eight weeks. Giving Estime a lighter load against a MAC opponent would have been ideal considering what’s to come.
Still, Estime was dynamic, hurdling multiple defenders and putting up a 41-yard run in the second half. As much as keeping his hits down would have been preferred, Notre Dame didn’t play well enough all around to afford itself that luxury. Putting 20 carries per game on Estime the rest of the season will challenge even a 227-pound back like the Irish junior. But if the Irish aren’t clicking and the younger backs aren’t ready, Notre Dame might not have a choice.Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.is a staff writer for The Athletic on the Notre Dame football beat, a program he’s covered for the past 21 seasons.
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