Notre Dame's o-line goes from question mark to strong spot
Notre Dame wide receiver Avery Davis (3) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with quarterback Jack Coan (17) against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Notre Dame wide receiver Avery Davis (3) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with quarterback Jack Coan (17) against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Oct. 23, 2021 09:16 PM EDT
FILE - Notre Dame offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson (55) plays against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. The only returning starter is senior center Jarrett Patterson. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

FILE - Notre Dame offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson (55) plays against Southern California in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. The only returning starter is senior center Jarrett Patterson. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Nov. 10, 2021 03:47 PM EST
FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) is protected by his offensive line as he looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Toledo in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) is protected by his offensive line as he looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Toledo in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Nov. 10, 2021 03:46 PM EST
FILE - Notre Dame, left, and Alabama line up during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

FILE - Notre Dame, left, and Alabama line up during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. No. 7 Notre Dame is preparing for Saturday's game at Virginia with an offensive line that has gotten better and better throughout the season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Nov. 10, 2021 03:47 PM EST
Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs past Navy safety Rayuan Lane (18) for a 20-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs past Navy safety Rayuan Lane (18) for a 20-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Nov. 06, 2021 07:19 PM EDT