When the Irish are in Vegas, it’s logical to structure a preview around Notre Dame betting lines, right? As head coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish descend on Las Vegas to take on the 16th-ranked BYU Cougars, here’s a look at a few of the betting lines in this contest, the results of which could dictate the outcome of the Bible Brawl in Sin City. For the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Betting Props That Will Decide the BYU Matchup
Notre Dame Offense Keys vs. North Carolina
It’s easy to complain about a Notre Dame offense that ranks 115th out of 131 teams in scoring average. Certainly, the lethargic nature of this unit has been the source of struggles in the Irish’s 1-2 start. But, the Irish get a gift in Week 4. After the Notre Dame offense, led by quarterback Drew Pyne, showed signs of life in the second half last week, they face an atrocious … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Offense Keys vs. North Carolina
A Notre Dame Win Starts With These Players
The Freeman era has yet to oversee a Notre Dame win, and that desperately needs to change this weekend. The Irish have the chance to do it against the Cal Golden Bears. Their Pac-12 opponent is 2-0 this year, but they’re ultimately not expected to be a top Power-5 program. However, the Irish are averaging just 15.5 points a game and need something to turn around in a hurry. … [Read more...] about A Notre Dame Win Starts With These Players
Expectations for Notre Dame Must Reset
When the season started, the expectations for Notre Dame football were through the roof. Perhaps, quite unreasonably so. Head coach Marcus Freeman won virtually every day of the offseason, but now, just two weeks into the season, he’s sitting with an 0-2 record. Including last year’s Fiesta Bowl loss, he’s the first Irish coach to lose their first three games with the team. As … [Read more...] about Expectations for Notre Dame Must Reset
Grading Notre Dame’s Tommy Rees
Tommy Rees has been an oft-criticized figure during his time at Notre Dame. When he was a player, he garnered the unfortunate moniker “Tommy Turnover” with 37 career interceptions. Now, Rees has taken over the offensive playcalling duties for the Irish. And, again, he remains frequently scrutinized. After the Irish scored just 10 points against Ohio State in a contest that even … [Read more...] about Grading Notre Dame’s Tommy Rees