Notre Dame backfield named among top 5 for 2021
In discussing Notre Dame’s backfield ahead of the 2021 season, we called it the strength of the Irish as the talent level at the position has grown significantly in recent years.
Others have taken notice of just how strong the pairing of Kyren Williams and Chris Tyree figures to be in 2021 as Bleacher Report called Notre Dame’s backfield the fourth-best nationally entering the year.
Here is what David Kenyon had to say about the Irish backfield:
Last season, few offenses had a more productive duo than Notre Dame with Kyren Williams and Chris Tyree. Given that Williams took 26 career rushing yards into 2020 and Tyree was a true freshman, it wasn’t entirely expected, either.
Williams turned heads immediately with 205 scrimmage yards in the opener, and he remained a huge factor for the Irish. While helping them reach the College Football Playoff, he amassed 1,125 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground and caught 35 passes for 313 yards and another score.
Tyree notched a pair of 100-yard performances against Florida State and Syracuse, ending his debut season with 496 yards and four scores as a runner. (He also served as the primary kick returner.)
Notre Dame also had C’Bo Flemister, who picked up 299 yards and five touchdowns as the third-stringer in 2020.
Oklahoma headed the list while Oregon checked in at number three. You’ll want to read the piece in its entirety to find out the surprise squad Kenyon ranked second.
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