Jeremiah Smith’s 8-yard touchdown run is reminiscent of DeVonta Smith’s touchdown against Ohio State in the 2020 national championship game

When it comes to watching film, coaches and players not only watch their opponents to discover different tendencies, but also to add a few tricks and plays to their own playbook.

It appears Chip Kelly went back to the well and watched the 2020 national championship game — the one where Alabama beat Ohio State, 52-24 — for Jeremiah Smith’s 8-yard touchdown run from Will Howard for the team’s first score. Buckeyes game Monday night. .

Will Howard’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Jeremiah Smith was reminiscent of a touchdown DeVonta Smith had against Ohio State in the 2020 national championship game.

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Just as Gee Scott Jr. went into motion, Notre Dame’s defense immediately got confused, causing the defensive back opposite Smith to jump up and point. It didn’t matter, as the freshman phenom had a wide open path to the end zone.

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