Having a linebacker who can cover sideline to sideline is necessary in order to win a national title in this era of college football. The 2018 team had Bilal, Coney and Tranquill, all guys who could get to the edge. Without JOK, the 2020 team probably loses 2 or 3 games.
Kiser, Bertrand and Liufau have been solid players, but all of them lack elite speed. The sooner Ausberry and Villiamu-Asa get into the starting lineup, the better off ND will be.
Kiser, Bertrand and Liufau have been solid players, but all of them lack elite speed. The sooner Ausberry and Villiamu-Asa get into the starting lineup, the better off ND will be.