Senior Day is always special at Notre Dame
“Senior Day” is not unique to Notre Dame. Every college program takes a moment to honor the departing players before the final regular season home game of the year — hopefully there will be a College Football Playoff game in South Bend in mid-December.
Besides being of great importance to the national college football landscape, it is also the big day for the seniors.
Notre Dame is not an easy place to get into and get through academically. Marcus Freeman is right when he talks about players “choosing hard” by choosing to go to South Bend. It’s a mental, physical and emotional grind for these players and they and their families deserve this moment of recognition on the field.
October 12, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Fans leave the seating area at Notre Dame Stadium after a weather delay was declared during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Stanford Cardinal. Mandatory credits: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
It could be a comfortable November day in South Bend
By mid-November standards in the Midwest, Saturday could be a balmy day. Perfect for a cuddle with your mother on the field before the game.
The current forecast calls for temperatures in the low to mid 50s, under partly cloudy skies and wind speeds less than 10 mph.
This will be the last chance for Notre Dame fans this season to enjoy the atmosphere of Notre Dame Stadium during the regular season, and it looks like the weather will be very friendly to the locals.
All we have to do is beat Virginia and extend the winning streak to eight games.
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