The Irish improved to 3-0 with a 27-10 win against the Michigan State Spartans, though it's hard to blame fans for feeling slightly underwhelmed. A running game that left something to be desired, an unsportsmanlike penalty, and special teams errors- if you wanted to find something to point to, there it was.
However, despite the questions and concerns, Nolan James, CJ Carr, Micah Gilbert, and Luke Talich each delivered strong performances in their own ways.
Irish Illustrated dives into some of the numbers from Saturday's game, highlighting standout performances, long-term trends, and concerns going forward.