Social media reacts to Hartman’s first TD pass to Greathouse

It was only a matter of time before Sam Hartman threw his first touchdown pass in a Notre Dame uniform. Sure enough, it happened in the second quarter of the season opener against Navy. Some people might have expected it to go to one of the Irish’s more experienced receivers. Instead, it went to true freshman Jaden Greathouse from 35 yards out, and it extended the Irish’s lead to 21-0:

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Sam Hartman ⏩ Jaden Greathouse!#NotreDame up BIG against Navy.

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— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) August 26, 2023

People might have expected the Irish to blow out the Midshipmen, but it’s unlikely many expected so many first-year players to make such an impact in the first half. We already saw it with Jadarian Price scoring his first touchdown. Now, we’re seeing it through the air. It’s a sure sign that this season will be different from the last one.

Social media was ripe with conversation about this latest Irish score. Check out some of the best tweets related to it:

Douglas Farmer

Neither Sam Hartman nor Jaden Greathouse was on the Notre Dame roster last year.None of that play was happening last year, even if that throw was a little underthrown (again).

— Douglas Farmer (@D_Farmer) August 26, 2023

Kyle Kelly

Jaden Greathouse. Touchdown.

The freshman making an impact.

— Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) August 26, 2023

Jack Soble

Hartman took a hit on that play and delivered an absolutely perfect throw to Greathouse. Right in his midsection, where it needed to be. And the freshman stayed on his feet through contact for the touchdown.

— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) August 26, 2023

Angelo Di Carlo

That was a great replay.

That was pure speed from Jaden Greathouse and a perfect toss from Sam Hartman.

That could be a fun connection this year!

A good look for Hartman’s first touchdown at Notre Dame.

— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlo) August 26, 2023

Phillip Bona

You will not be able to convince me that this offense would look anything like this with Rees calling the plays. #NDFootball Greathouse is going to be a monster for years to come.

— Phillip Bona (@Schemer13) August 26, 2023

Edward Kirby

Hartman putting on a clinic! Jaden Greathouse is going to be a superstar

— Edward Kirby (@eKirby90) August 26, 2023

Darin Pritchett

Touchdown….. Jaden “the “Greathouse that Rockne Built#NotreDame

— Darin Pritchett (@960Sportsbeat) August 26, 2023

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