As far as Notre Dame walk-ons go, it’s gonna be tough to top [autotag]Rudy Ruettiger[/autotag] in terms of notoriety. But it’s a lot easier to pass Ruettiger in on-field performance if you have a chance to play. [autotag]Jordan Faison[/autotag] got that chance in the second quarter against Louisville, and he came up at a big time. Two plays after making his first collegiate catch, he caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag] to tie the game:
IRISH ANSWER.
What a time for your first collegiate touchdown @Jordan6Faison đŞ#GoIrishâď¸ pic.twitter.com/n343bcdJKC
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 8, 2023
Whatever happens the rest of this game, Faison will have this moment forever. Not everyone in his position has this particular opportunity, and he made the most of his. If he has a few more plays like this, he’ll be listed on the depth chart every week. Not bad for someone whose main sport is lacrosse.
While Faison is waiting, he can read these and other reactions that were posted to social media after his touchdown: