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Watch: Notre Dame’s Hamilton with his second interception of the night

Not one, but two picks for Hamilton!

That is how you start an All-American campaign, Kyle Hamilton. The star junior safety had a pick in the first half and he’s matched that number with a second interception early in the third quarter against Florida State.

This one was much more impressive than the first, as Hamilton seemingly came out of nowhere, slid on the ground to keep his feet inbounds and had the hands to make the play. It was a very impressive play by Hamilton, one that we’ll be seeing on highlights reels for the entire year. It’s safe to say that Hamilton is having one hell of start to his junior season.

Watch: Notre Dame retakes lead with Austin TD reception

The Irish take the lead back!

The idea was that if Kevin Austin could find his way onto the field that he could be a game changer. Well, he’s found his way at least for tonight as quarterback Jack Coan found Austin on a 3rd & 1 for a 37-yard score.

It was a huge play as Florida State took their opening series and turning a 60-yard touchdown pass to take a 20-17 lead over the Irish. It was short lived as Austin made the Seminoles pay for man-to-man coverage going into the endzone. Watch below as Austin finally cashes in on his untapped potential with the score to give the Irish the lead back.

See: Notre Dame takes the lead back on Wilkins TD reception

The Irish get the lead back!

Notre Dame’s head coach Brian Kelly had a little chat with his quarterback Jack Coan, and it seems like the conversation was well received by the graduate transfer. Coan led two scoring drives immediately following the conversation, the first concluding with a 48-yard Jonathan Doerer field goal to get the Irish a bit closer to Florida State at 14-10.

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The next possession after the Kyle Hamilton interception was another quick strike, this time with Coan finding Joel Wilkins in the endzone as the Irish got the lead back over FSU, 17-14. Coan did an excellent job of putting the ball where Wilkins could high point the ball and that’s exactly what he did. A massive play, that gave the Irish the lead back and momentum on their side.

Chargers in attendance to scout Notre Dame vs. Florida State

The Chargers were represented at Sunday’s showdown between Notre Dame and Florida State.

The Los Angeles Chargers were one of several teams in attendance to scout Sunday’s matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles.

Here’s a look at the prospects that L.A. could very well have on their radar:

Notre Dame

S Kyle Hamilton

RB Kyren Williams

WR Kevin Austin

OL Jarrett Patterson

OL Josh Lugg

OL Cain Madden

EDGE Isaiah Foskey

Florida State

DL Robert Cooper

DL Fabien Lovett

EDGE Jermaine Johnson

TE Camren McDonald

See: Notre Dame’s Hamilton picks off the first pass of the year

He’s pretty good, isn’t he?

It took almost all of the first half for Notre Dame star safety Kyle Hamilton to make an impact. But on a 3rd-and-8, Florida State’s quarterback Jordan Travis was flushed out of the pocket and forced a throw down the right side. Bad idea, as Hamilton was there and made the Seminoles quarterback pay with his gamble.

It is the 6th career interception for the safety, who continues to show the nation why he’s one of the best at his position.

See: Notre Dame strikes first on a Mayer TD catch on 4th down

The Irish strike first

It didn’t take long for Notre Dame to find the endzone against Florida State. On a 4th and 2, transfer quarterback Jack Coan found sophomore tight end Michael Mayer alone on the right side of the field. Mayer then had an easy run into the endzone for the Irish, as they got on the board first.

It was an absolutely fantastic first drive where the Irish went with an uptempo attack, that obviously caught the Seminoles off guard. The Irish didn’t run the ball once, threw every single down and it resulted in a quick score for the Irish. A great job by the offense and play calling by Tommy Rees.

10 ‘epic matchups’ Penn State fans will want to see in an alliance with ACC and Pac-12

10 EPIC matchups Penn State should want to see on the schedule with the Big Ten forming an alliance with ACC and Pac-12

Though nothing has officially been mapped out yet, the commissioners of the Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12 have jointly announced their commitment to working together on providing a path for the future of collegiate athletics in a groundbreaking moment. While the alliance has multiple goals in mind, there is much speculation about the future scheduling between the three conferences, leading Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren suggesting he hopes this leads to what he called “epic matchups to look forward to.

So let’s let our imaginations run a little wild, shall we? If Penn State is about to get a bunch of “epic matchups,” as Warren seems to suggest could be a possibility, what schools from the ACC and Pac-12 would make for the most interesting or hyped games for Penn State?

Before we jump into it, a reminder of what Penn State’s all-time records against the current memberships of the ACC and Pac-12 look like.

James Franklin reacts to passing of Bobby Bowden

Penn State head coach James Franklin was among the many mourning the passing of Bobby Bowden

The college football world is mourning the passing of an absolute legend today. Bobby Bowden, the legendary head coach of Florida State, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday.

Although he never worked under Bowden, Penn State head coach James Franklin was among the many around the coaching profession and college football world weighing in with some thoughts on the late icon.

“Bobby Bowden was a legend. His charm and ability to influence others in a very intentional way was unmatched,” Franklin said in a message posted on his Twitter account Sunday afternoon.

“As I started my coaching career, his program and mentorship was the envy of us all,” Franklin continued. “His impact on our profession will continue to be profound. May Coach Bowden rest in peace.”

It was just weeks ago we learned Bowden had been diagnosed with a terminal illness, believed to be pancreatic cancer. In October, it was reported Bowden had tested positive for COVID-19. Bowden also previously was treated for prostate cancer while he was still coaching at Florida State.

After starting his head coaching career at West Virginia, Bowden transformed Florida State in a national powerhouse program with 12 ACC championships and two national championships. Bowden’s 377 career victories are second-most in Division 1 history behind only Penn State’s Joe Paterno.

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Current and former Florida coaches offer condolences after Bobby Bowden’s passing

Florida coaches past and present took to social media to offer their support and condolences to the Bowden family.

College football lost one of its legendary figures on Sunday morning, as longtime Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden died at the age of 91 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. According to a statement from his family given to ESPN, his wife, Ann, and their six children were at his side.

The second all-time winningest coach in college football history behind Penn State‘s Joe Paterno, Bowden coached at Florida State from 1976-2009 and had no losing seasons after his first, winning two national championships in the process. Both former and current Florida coaches took to Twitter to share their condolences for their fierce but respected rival.

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Steve Spurrier, whose 12-year tenure at Florida overlapped entirely with Bowden’s, faced off against some of FSU’s best teams while coaching the Gators. High-profile matchups between the two schools included the 1997 Sugar Bowl, in which UF and the Seminoles played for a national title.

Former Gators and current Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, who had five matchups against Bowden while he was in Gainesville, also shared his condolences.

Current Florida head coach Dan Mullen took the UF job after Bowden’s retirement, but he was around as the team’s offensive coordinator during the Meyer years, so he too saw firsthand the impact Bowden had on FSU’s football program.

There’s one coach on Florida’s staff with a lot of familiarity with the program in Tallahassee: tight ends coach and assistant head coach Tim Brewster, who served at FSU from 2013-17. Brewster didn’t coach under Bowden, just his protege Jimbo Fisher, but Bowden’s impact on the program was felt even after his retirement.

Funeral services for Bowden will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. EDT in the Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. The service open to the public, and doors open at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

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Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91

Bobby Bowden has succumbed to pancreatic cancer at 91

Bobby Bowden, the second-winningest coach in FBS history, died Sunday morning, Florida State announced.

Bowden, 91, had revealed recently he was battling pancreatic cancer.

“Florida State University has lost a legend in the passing of Bobby Bowden,” university president John Thrasher said in a statement. “On behalf of everyone at FSU, Jean and I extend our deepest condolences to Ann and the Bowden family. Coach Bowden built a football dynasty and raised the national profile of Florida State University, and he did it with class and a sense of humor. While he leaves an incredible legacy as one of the best football coaches in collegiate history, he also will be remembered for his great faith, his love of family, and his mentorship of countless young people. He will be profoundly missed.”

The school posted a tribute page to Bowden, which can be found here.

Bowden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. His 357 career victories are second to the 409 of Penn State’s Joe Paterno.

“I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement announcing the condition. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.”

There was reaction to the sad news.