Social media reacts to Xavier Watts’ scoop-and-score for Notre Dame
Xavier Watts will not forget this game. The Notre Dame safety knew his team had to show a complete effort against USC. He provided that and then some. Not only did he have two interceptions to set up touchdowns, but he picked up a ball that Cam Hart knocked out of Mario Williams’ hands and ran it to the end zone:
I mean what more can you say about this Notre Dame defense!@NDFootball | #BigSaturdayNight pic.twitter.com/2fdvhfxzCs
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 15, 2023
They say that to the winner goes the spoils, and Watts deserves every bit of them. Everyone on the Irish had a good game, but this was the perfect exclamation point to as good a night as a safety can have. Whatever Watts gets as a result of this game, he’ll cherish it for sure.
Irish fans are celebrating, and it’s not unwarranted in the least. This win was huge. There were many things to celebrate about this contest, but let’s focus only on tweets that came from this Watts score:
Mike Golic Jr.
Xavier Watts, take a bow.
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) October 15, 2023
Ethan Broome
What a game by Xavier Watts
— Ethan Broome (@CoachBroomee) October 15, 2023
Cody Mainquist
XAVIER WATTS FOR HEISMAN!!!
— Cody Mainquist (@NebraskaCody) October 15, 2023
Hasan Scarborough
How good is Xavier Watts?
— Hasan Scarborough (@Fettmatic) October 15, 2023
Randy Sellers
If i’m Ryan Poles idgaf about Caleb Williams. I’m looking at Xavier Watts on that ND sideline. Kid is a baller, and we’ll be in the market for a safety this offseason. 👀#Bears#NotreDame
— randy sellers (@randysellers18) October 15, 2023
Max Olson
Did Xavier Watts just have the best game in the history of college football? Many people are saying this.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) October 15, 2023
Clay Finklea
Xavier watts tonight against USC:
2 picks
Fumble recovery for a TD
Forced fumble.Not a bad game.
— Clay Finklea (@cfinklea) October 15, 2023
Bryan Goodwin
Xavier Watts for Notre Dame balled out
— Bryan Goodwin (@bryan_not_brian) October 15, 2023
Greg Smith
Xavier Watts podium game. #nebpreps
— Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) October 15, 2023
Tom Mendoza
Xavier Watts. Wow!! @NDFootball #GoIrish
— Tom Mendoza (@TomMendozaTalks) October 15, 2023
Brett Meskill
5 GMs in attendance for ND vs USC, Xavier Watts draft stock 📈
— Brett Meskill (@brettmeskill) October 15, 2023