under the DOME
A Committee In Session
Running back stable tries to find lead horse
Junior Cam McDaniel — one of five Irish running backs vying for playing time — rushed for 65 yards on a
team-high 12 carries in his first opportunity of the season Aug. 31 versus Temple.
Photo by Bill Panzica
By Lou Somogyi
N
otre Dame had a
H e i s m a n Tro p h y
candidate at running
back based on sheer
numbers in the 28‑6 vic‑
tory versus Temple in
the Aug. 31 opener. The
data read: 34 carries for
193 yards (5.7 yards per
rush) and a touchdown,
four catches for 25
yards, and no fumbles.
However, those fig‑
ures were achieved by
a combination of five
players with varying
skill sets who are vy‑
ing for playing time. So
crowded is the stable
that sophomore Will
Mahone, who had been
enjoying a strong Au‑