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On Stokes’ first play, in Notre Dame’s second drive of the first quarter, Brown caught Stokes across the middle of the field.

If Smith is not available to catch in the wild-card round, which begins Tuesday, Roberts reiterated that Ben Rortvedt will likely see the “lion’s share” of playing time.

For now, caught between the two narratives, locals continue to pay the price for the decades-long struggle.

“But to say it’s an effect on the whole year, I don’t know. I think getting caught up on excuses and reasons is a dangerous thing.”

“Just something I’ve been kind of feeling lately but it wasn’t like a moment or anything,” said Adams, who has 13 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns.