Notre Dame vs Navy on 11/12 by Craig_Brown
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FINAL
32
Game Notre Dame
-14½ -114
LOSS
Loss 1
Handicapper Analysis
0
Notre Dame has discovered its identity: it is a run-first team.
This discovery is evident in the extent to which it runs the ball.
Every week now, starting in the UNLV game, the Fighting Irish use the ground game to bully their opponent.
They've been scoring 35 or more points in the process.
They have a well-sized offensive line and multiple running backs who can get 20 carries for at least 100 yards in a given game.
Navy has not faced an offense like Notre Dame's, and the talent disparity is immense.
On defense, the Irish benefit from their head coach's positive experiences as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator. He is used to stopping the Navy and Army option offenses.
This discovery is evident in the extent to which it runs the ball.
Every week now, starting in the UNLV game, the Fighting Irish use the ground game to bully their opponent.
They've been scoring 35 or more points in the process.
They have a well-sized offensive line and multiple running backs who can get 20 carries for at least 100 yards in a given game.
Navy has not faced an offense like Notre Dame's, and the talent disparity is immense.
On defense, the Irish benefit from their head coach's positive experiences as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator. He is used to stopping the Navy and Army option offenses.
