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Five thoughts: Notre Dame survives to earn 41-38 win over Florida State

Five thoughts: Notre Dame survives to earn 41-38 win over Florida State

The blood pressure surely reached uncomfortable levels in Notre Dame friendly households and among the blue and green-clad folks in Doak Campbell Stadium. Notre Dame pulled out a 41-38 overtime win over Florida State in its opener after squandering an 18-point second-half lead. For the first three quarters, it felt like Florida State’s best chance for explosive runs against Notre Dame’s defense fooling the front seven, primarily with misdirection.