The Notre Dame Fighting Irish haven’t exactly been known for having a high-powered passing attack so far this season, but the team certainly got a lot of attention for one particular passing play on Saturday thanks to an absolutely insane catch from Notre Dame wide receiver Braden Lenzy.
During the first quarter of Notre Dame’s matchup against the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday afternoon, Fighting Irish quarterback Drew Pyne scrambled out of the pocket and threw a pass deep toward the end zone. The pass hung up in the air a little bit, allowing the Navy defender to make a play on the football. However, that didn’t stop Lenzy from making a crazy circus catch.
Despite the coverage from the Navy defensive back, Lenzy reached across the defender’s body and made an absolutely insane reacharound catch for the touchdown.
Notre Dame WR Braden Lenzy with an INSANE TD catch! 🏈🎩☘️😯 pic.twitter.com/JAddUtAMNB
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 12, 2022
It was an absolutely incredible play and the college football world had plenty to say about it on Twitter, praising Lenzy’s athleticism and concentration.
BRADEN LENZY WITH THE CATCH OF THE YEAR pic.twitter.com/GQIS4IEM0D
— GoJo and Golic (@GoJoandGolic) November 12, 2022
Just an insane TD grab by Braden Lenzy! https://t.co/6eB66jzF9G
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) November 12, 2022
Braden Lenzy just made one of the best catches I've ever seen.
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) November 12, 2022
OH MY GOD.
Catch of the year by Braden Lenzy.
— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) November 12, 2022
like…how, braden lenzy?? pic.twitter.com/6bEh9CfKeH
— mike taddow (@MikeTaddow) November 12, 2022
The catch gave Notre Dame an early 14-0 lead over the Navy Midshipmen. But even aside from the score, it will undoubtedly go down as one of the best catches in college football this season – if not the best overall.
