My brother was at the game and he said the following:
- When the kickoff return fumble was overturned, it took the air noticeably out of the ND crowd and possibly the team.
- Receivers were open in the middle but Book never threw to them
- Love being out killed Notre Dame. Said ND was outplaying Clemson until then. Everyone noticed Clemson taking advantage of this
- Said despite the score, Notre Dame did not look outclassed. The four big TD plays were the difference
- When ND fell behind so far, the playcalling looked "desperate" and predictable