The Fighting Irish were knocked out of the playoff hunt in September but still finished the season as one of two teams to rank inside the top 10 in scoring offense (39.1 ppg) and defense (16.6 ppg).
On Saturday, the 6-foot-7, 250-pound tight end snagged the first touchdown catch of his Fighting Irish career, a 19-yard score and his third reception of the game.
Thoughts on where the focus should be on offense over the last three games, the problems along the interior of the offensive line, needs in the transfer portal, and more
In his last two games against Clemson, Hartman went 47-72 (65.3%) for 649 yards and seven scores compared to one interception. That includes throwing six touchdowns in a 51-45 double-overtime loss last year.
The Fighting Irish coaching staff made a statement when they elevated the 6-foot-1 freshman wideout to the first team ahead of sophomore Tobias Merriweather.
Notre Dame kicked off fall camp on July 26, and it’s been go, go, go ever since. After 85 days without a sustained break, the Fighting Irish had their first of two byes this past weekend. “They needed it."