A 7-3 Irish lead nearly became 7-6 but for a blocked field goal by [autotag]Jason Onye[/autotag] on a short field set up by a questionable no-call for targeting after [autotag]Devyn Ford[/autotag] was hit hard and lost the ball on a kick return. That no-call should spark some debate among college football fans.
Regardless of whether targeting should have been called, [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag] led the Irish’s offense back onto the field and did some work. A 50-yard run by [autotag]Audric Estime[/autotag] ultimately set up a Hartman keeper that required only 5 yards to reach the end zone:
Sam Hartman goes AIRBORNE to extend the lead.
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— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 2, 2023
How many of you knew Hartman could leap into the end zone like Walter Payton if need be? Whether you knew that or not, it impressed all Irish fans. And if that wasn’t enough, he was able to get back to work quickly after [autotag]Ramon Henderson[/autotag]’s interception on the second play of the Tigers’ ensuing drive. He needed only four plays to hit [autotag]Chris Tyree[/autotag] for a 24-yard touchdown, extending the Irish’s lead to 21-3:
Sam Hartman airs it out for a 24-yard Irish TD! 🙌|
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— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 2, 2023
Let’s see what social media has to say about all of this: