Lynch was the only ND member for the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team.
In his freshman season, Lynch played in 12 games, starting in 6 of them. He recorded 33 tackles including 7 tackles for loss, a team high 5.5 sacks, and a team high of 14 quarterback hurries.
ND needs difference makers and Lynch certainly was one of them.
Link: Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team