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The highlights of Notre Dame's performance were particularly underscored by quarterback Riley Leonard, who completed 15 of 24 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Despite modest statistics, Leonard’s game management was crucial in controlling the pace and flow of the game.
Smallman commended both teams for their performance but highlighted Notre Dame’s ability to stay under the total points threshold of 45. The discussion quickly transitioned to analyzing head coach Kirby Smart's decision-making as the match progressed.