Notre Dame’s Efficient, Dual-Threat Workhorse
In the 2012 season, Cierre Wood flashed as a tough, efficient Notre Dame runner, posting 742 rushing yards on 114 carries with a 6.5 yards-per-carry average and 4 touchdowns, plus 25 receiving yards[11][13]. He fits as a downhill back with burst, balance, and enough pass-catching ability to stay on the field in multiple roles[11]. The big differentiator: when he got the ball, production followed, but he was also part of a crowded Irish backfield, so his impact depended on workload[11].
