Here is my Notre Dame - Temple Preview.

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After a multi-year absence (finishing school and such), I am back to trying to write previews, this is more of a preseason and Temple preview.

Note: There were many tables used, for whatever reason, the message board does not like tables, will try to re-edit them later.

Notre Dame QB's: Brandon Wimbush will be the sixth starting quarterback in the Brian Kelly era. Wimbush played sparingly as a true freshman in 2015 before redshirting in 2016. However, he is the least-experienced non-freshman (true or redshirt) quarterback of the Brian Kelly era. His career numbers are just 3 completions for 17 passing yards on 5 attempts along with 96 rushing yards on 7 attempts with 1 rushing touchdown. When compared to other Notre Dame quarterbacks that played as either a true freshman or redshirt freshman in the Brian Kelly era, the career numbers for Wimbush are considerably lower.


NOTRE DAME FRESHMAN STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Name

ATT

COM

YARDS

PCT

TD

INT

ATT

YARDS

TD

Crist*

20

10

130

50.00%

1

1

5

16

0

Rees

164

100

1106

61.00%

12

8

12

-2

0

Hendrix

37

18

249

48.60%

1

2

25

162

1

Golson

318

187

2405

58.80%

12

6

94

298

6

Zaire

35

21

266

60.00%

1

0

33

187

2

Kizer

334

210

2880

62.90%

21

10

134

520

10

Wimbush

5

3

17

60.00%

0

0

7

96

1


*Crist played in 2009 under Charlie Weis as a redshirt freshman


Wimbush does have the opportunity to become the first player since Tommy Rees to finish all four years at Notre Dame as Crist, Hendrix, Golson and Zaire all transferred and Kizer declared for the draft after the previous season. Despite Wimbush not having much game experience, he does have the advantage of two years in the system when counting his redshirt year in 2016. While it is arguable that Wimbush did not look as impressive as his backup Ian Book in the 2017 edition of the spring game, he did complete 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards, but tossed two interceptions. If one takes away the interceptions he would have had a 73.3% completion rate instead. Wimbush does have ability to make big plays as he had a 58 yard rushing touchdown against Massachusetts back in 2015.


Backing up Wimbush is redshirt freshman Ian Book. Book played well in the spring game earlier this year with some thinking he could be the number one quarterback on the depth chart. However, this is not the case as Wimbush has clearly been established as the top quarterback on the Notre Dame depth chart. Book had an impressive showing at the spring game with 22 attempts and 17 completions for 277 yards and 1 touchdown (technically Book also played for other team in the spring game but had went 1 of 3 for -6 yards and those stats aren't what really count here). It would be vital when the Irish are in a more than comfortable lead late in the game to let Ian Book come in and play and lead a few offensive drives that are more than just handing the ball off on each play. Also, incoming freshman Avery Davis should be expected to redshirt this season to help preserve a year of eligibility.


Notre Dame RB's: Josh Adams returns as the number one running back for the Irish and looks to have his first season where he finishes with 1,000 or more rushing yards. Adams has come close with 933 yards last season, and then in 2015 as primarily a backup had 838. Even though Josh Adams was the only running back to appear in all 13 games in 2015, he had 5 games with 4 or less rushing attemps. If one takes away the stats from those 5 games, his stats over 8 games would be 793 yards, and if averaged out to a full season, he would have had over 1,200 rushing yards as a true freshman. Regardless, he still has 1,771 rushing yards over his career.


NOTRE DAME RUNNING BACK CAREER RUSHING TOTALS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Name

ATT

YARDS

AVG

TD

Cierre Wood %

450

2447

5.4

16

Armando Allen*

107

514

4.8

2

Robert Hughes*

68

300

4.4

2

Jonas Gray*

134

891

6.6

12

Theo Riddick*^

215

1009

4.7

5

George Atkinson III %

153

943

6.1

10

Cam McDaniel

255

1116

4.4

8

Tarean Folston %

343

1712

5

11

Amir Carlisle^

60

288

4.8

0

Greg Bryant %

57

303

5.3

3

CJ Prosise %^

167

1155

6.9

12

Josh Adams

274

1771

6.4

11

Dexter Williams

60

281

4.7

4



* All played prior under Charlie Weis, only factoring in rushing numbers under Brian Kelly

^ Played at least one full season at another position besides RB

% Left early for draft, transferred, medical redshirt

Italics mean player is still active at Notre Dame

Based on the overall numbers of each player under Brian Kelly and with two years of eligibility remaining, Josh Adams should have no problems passing Cierre Wood for most career rushing yards under Brian Kelly. His numbers are second among all running backs in the Kelly era and it's even more impressive considering that he has not had a 1,000 yard season. While it is certainly doable, but not likely with other running backs sharing the load, Josh Adams could break Autry Denson's all-time rushing yards record at Notre Dame. He would need to attain at least 2,548 yards total over the remaining two seasons. It would mean close to 1,300 yards each season to do so, but with other backs that can easily share the load plus quarterback rushing yards, it might not happen. Nonetheless, Adams finishing third all-time is a more likely possibility over passing Denson's record.

Dexter Williams had just 200 rushing yards last season, but had some impressive plays among the small amount of yards he attained in 2016. Williams is the number two by default, but Tony Jones Jr. and Deon McIntosh will both play extensively as well after both redshirted in 2016 which leaves the incoming freshman CJ Holmes to redshirt this season.

 

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Notre Dame WR's and TE's: Nearly all return in the position groups of wide receiver and tight end this season for the Irish. Equanimeous St. Brown looks to hit the 1,000 yard mark after getting close last season with 48 receptions for 961 yards and 9 touchdowns. Last season the wide receivers were easily one of the least experienced groups on the entire team. However, they now are seen as one of the strengths as the depth as a whole is quite incredible. Despite being buried on the depth chart at the time of writing, the next leading receiver is Kevin Stepherson who as a true freshman had 25 catches for 462 yards and 5 touchdowns. Tight end hasn't been as strong in recent seasons as it should be for the school that has been known as “TE U” for some time with the top returning player from 2016 here being Durham Smythe who had only 9 receptions for 112 yards and 4 touchdowns. However, Alize Mack returns after missing the 2016 season and had an impressive start back in 2015.


Arizona St. transfer Cameron Smith has made a name for himself in training camp and has established himself as the second receiver on the depth chart so far. Many will play this season for sure with the Irish and even with incoming freshmen doing well during the preseason practices it could lead to players who played last year potentially redshirting as up to ten players could all play this season if none are redshirted. This group is one that can easily see nearly everyone return in 2018 as well since Cameron Smith has just one year of eligibility. If there is one area that the Irish can consistently reload at in the Brian Kelly era, it's at wide receiver since there are two wide receivers committed at the time of writing. If Equanimeous St. Brown stays for both of his two remaining years of eligibility, he could be the third wide receiver to have two seasons of 1,000 or greater receiving yards which are Michael Floyd and Will Fuller, who both went on to be first round draft picks.


WIDE RECIEVER AND TIGHT END STATS FROM THE 2016 SEASON


Name

REC

YARDS

AVG

TD

Equanimeous St. Brown

58

961

16.6

9

Kevin Stepherson

25

462

18.5

5

C.J. Sanders

24

293

12.2

2

Chris Finke

10

122

12.2

2

Durham Smythe*

9

112

12.4

4

Miles Boykin

6

81

13.5

1

Chase Claypool

5

81

16.2

0

Nic Weishar*

3

47

15.7

0

Alize Mack*^

13

190

14.6

0


* Plays Tight End

^ Mack didn't play in 2016, stats are from 2015


What was thought to be an area of concern going into 2016 turned out to be an area of strength as former Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer was able to spread the ball around pretty well. While Kizer has departed for the NFL, new starter Brandon Wimbush will have many targets when it comes to throwing the ball. The most interesting question will be who is the one catching the ball as outside of Equanimeous St. Brown and transfer Cameron Smith the competition at wide receiver is wide open so far as preseason camp progresses. No matter what, this will continue to be an area of strength as it has been since the start of the Brian Kelly era and even well before then as since 2005 there have only been three seasons without a 1,000 yard receiver which are 2007, 2012, and 2016. Tight ends should easily improve as the last couple of seasons have not lived up the name of “TE U” Look for Equanimeous St. Brown to get a 1,000+ yard season and climb up the all-time receiving lists at Notre Dame this season.


Notre Dame OL: The offensive line returns four out of five starters with the notable return of Mike McGlinchey and Quenton Nelson who play on the left side. In the Brian Kelly era, the left side in particular has been area of strength in the past when Zack Martin and Chris Watt formed a very impressive duo at left tackle and left guard. McGlinchey enters his final year of eligibility, while Nelson has two more years left. Sam Mustipher returns as center and Alex Bars is the fourth of the returning starters. The biggest question mark heading into training camp was who was going to start at right tackle, which appears to be redshirt freshman Tommy Kraemer.


Depth is a bit of an issue on the offensive line, most notably in the center spot as two potential candidates for the spot at first have transferred which were Tristen Hoge and Parker Boudreaux. The other things that need to improve are reducing false start penalties as McGlinchey committed a decent number of them last season, reducing sacks and keeping opposing defenders out of the backfield (be it tackles for loss or quarterback hurries). The other significant thing of importance is keeping players healthy as well since this is one area that the Irish cannot afford to lose anyone, be it a starter or backup. Redshirting the freshman and allowing the backups to play meaningful minutes will also be vital for long term as well.


NOTRE DAME OL STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

Sacks Allowed

TFL Allowed

QB Hurries Allowed

2016

28

63

25

2015

26

83

18

2014

28

83

40

2013

8

56

24

2012

18

57

44

2011

17

62

31

2010

20

69

24



When it comes to sacks allowed, the Irish have been at their worst under Brian Kelly over the last three seasons after doing well from 2010-2013. 2016 tied 2014 for the highest in the Brian Kelly era. With most of the offensive line coming back, this number should improve, and while matching or beating the total in 2013 would be a massive accomplishment, a more realistic goal would be to aim for fewer than 20 sacks allowed this season. On a positive note, the amount of tackles for loss was a significant improvement over the last two seasons when opponents easily found a way to get into the backfield and had 83 tackles for loss each of those two seasons. Quarterback hurries have largely been low in seasons where Everett Golson was not the starting quarterback as the two seasons he played the Irish allowed the highest total quarterback hurries in the Brian Kelly era. The stat of quarterback hurries is one that likely won't change much. Overall, the offensive line will be better this season and if they stay healthy a below 20 sack season is not out of the question.



NOTRE DAME OFFENSE STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

RUSH YPG

RANK

PASS YPG

RANK

TOTAL

RANK

PPG

RANK

2016

163.3

80

254.3

48

417.6

62

30.9

53

2015

207.9

27

258.5

35

466.4

27

34.2

34

2014

159.5

70

285.5

19

444.9

34

32.8

40

2013

150.9

81

254.8

39

405.8

68

27.2

74

2012

189.4

38

222.8

72

412.2

54

25.8

80

2011

160.4

55

252.6

40

413

35

29.2

49

2010

126.6

92

253.1

34

379.7

61

26.3

66


Notre Dame Offense: Statistically, the 2015 season was the best overall for the Irish as they had the best marks in rushing yards per game, total offense, and points per game. While passing was better in 2014, the numbers have been nearly as good the following two years. The Irish have easily averaged over 400 yards a game each season following 2010. With a large amount of starters returning on offense and new coaches on the offensive side the ball, look for Notre Dame to produce the best rushing season under Brian Kelly and for the passing yards to be comparable to the last couple of seasons, but not to the high mark in 2014. This will be the best season yet, on offense at least, for Notre Dame under Brian Kelly.

 

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Notre Dame DL: There have been some losses here with Isaac Rochell and Jarron Jones now in the NFL, but losing Daniel Cage for at least a season hurt as well. Despite this, there are quite a number defensive linemen able to play this season. The biggest name up front in terms of returning players is Jerry Tillery who had 37 tackles last season, along with 3 tackles for loss and 5 quarterback hurries. Andrew Trumbetti enters his final season, and despite never being a full-time starter in his career, his veteran presence will be essential with the many newcomers, be it redshirt freshmen or true freshmen. Trumbetti finished 2016 with 26 tackles, 0.5 tackle for loss, and 3 quarterback hurries. Players who had experience playing last season such as Daelin Hayes, Jay Hayes, Jonathan Bonner, and Julian Okwara will be counted on, even if the impact on the stat sheet was minimal.


NOTRE DAME DL STATS FROM THE 2016 SEASON


Name

Tackles

TFL

Sacks

INT

PBU

QB Hurries

FF

FR

Tillery

37

3

0

0

0

5

0

0

Trumbetti

25

0.5

0

0

0

3

0

0

D. Hayes

11

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

J. Hayes

10

0.5

0

0

0

1

0

0

Bonner

7

0

0

0

0

3

1

0

Taylor

4

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

Okwara

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Mokwuah

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0


NOTRE DAME DEFENSIVE STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

DEF Sacks

DEF TFL

DEF QB Hurries

INT

PBU

FF

FR

2016

14

61

29

8

36

8

6

2015

25

84

54

9

37

10

5

2014

26

73

52

16

39

10

7

2013

21

64

43

13

32

6

4

2012

34

70

45

16

34

9

7

2011

25

69

46

8

41

8

6

2010

27

69

34

18

46

9

7


In terms of overall statistics, 2016 was certainly a down season as the Irish had the fewest total sacks, tackles for loss, and quarterback hurries in the Brian Kelly era while tying with 2011 for fewest interceptions. The defensive line will need to drastically improve on the numbers from 2016 as up front none of the returning players had a sack, interception, or fumble recovery. Getting into the backfield will be important right away while trying to improve on turnovers gained. While quarterback pressure is important, getting the sack will be even better when it comes to field position battle. A strong start for a young, but deep unit will be essential for a successful season up front.


Notre Dame LB's: The lone loss at the linebacker spot is James Onwualu who finished 2016 with 77 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 5 passes broken up, 1 quarterback hurry, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Nyles Morgan and Greer Martini will be counted on in a leadership role as both are now seniors. Nyles Morgan led the team in tackles in the 2016 season with 94 tackles to go with 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 passes broken up, and 1 fumble recovery. Drue Tranquill moves over from the defensive backfield to play the new rover position. Tranquill played full seasons in 2014 and 2016, and was injured the third game into 2015, and could medical redshirt and return in 2018, which would also help out the front seven considering Morgan and Martini both will depart after this season.


NOTRE DAME LINEBACKER STATS IN 2016


Name

Tackles

TFL

Sacks

INT

PBU

QB Hurries

FF

FR

Morgan

94

6

4

0

3

0

0

1

Tranquill

79

2

0

1

2

1

0

0

Coney

62

1.5

0

0

0

1

0

0

Martini

55

7

3

0

1

0

0

0

Bilal

29

3

1

0

0

0

0

0

Jamir Jones

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0


Even though the linebacker position is experienced, there still need to be improvements across the board as the numbers for tackles for loss outside of decent numbers put up by Morgan and Martini need to improve. It will be vital to get into the backfield and make plays to help stall opposing teams offensive drives. Nyles Morgan had 4 sacks last season, which is extremely low for any teams leader in sacks. Pressure is of course important, but to get the sack or tackle for loss matters even more in the field position battle. Staying healthy here will also help as outside of the six above and redshirt freshman Jonathan Jones, the remaining players are true freshmen. Tranquill moving over to rover spot was a big boost for the linebacker unit that can improve this season. If the true freshmen can redshirt, it will be even better as the unit will lose Mogan and Martini after this season, which also means that letting the other backups get meaningful playtime will be important as well.


Notre Dame CB's and S's: The defensive backfield was certainly one of the youngest units for the Irish heading into last season, and the only departures are Cole Luke and Avery Sebastian mean this unit is still young, but experienced. Many will likely play with all five of the cornerbacks getting significant play time. Shaun Crawford returns from injury that ended a promising start to the 2016 season. Crawford has dealt with injuries in the past and could petition for a sixth year leading him to being a key player in the defensive backfield for years to come. Julian Love is slated to start once again after being one of the most productive true freshman defensive backs in school history and Nick Watkins plays a big part as well. Backups Troy Pride Jr. and Donte Vaughn will log significant minutes as well after both played as true freshmen.


Nick Coleman and Jalen Elliott will lead the safeties this season and this unit likely could see freshmen Jordan Genmark-Heath and Isaiah Robertson both play, but if they can be redshirted, it would be vital as well. Devin Studstill and Nicco Fertitta will play and as of writing it looks like Alohi Gilman's status for 2017 is still up in the air, but he will have many years of eligibility left if a forced redshirt due to transfer rules must happen. Aside from Cole Luke, no defensive back had more than one interception all season long in 2016 and these numbers have nowhere to go but up this season. While Fertitta had what was seen as an impressive hard-hitting tackle against USC last season, he will have to be careful when tackling as it can seen as targeting or otherwise and lead to a costly penalty, even though it doesn't always seem to happen (such as the hit on Torii Hunter Jr. against Texas).


Name

Tackles

TFL

Sacks

INT

PBU

QB Hurries

FF

FR

Love

45

2

0

1

3

1

1

1

Studstill

38

1

0

1

0

0

1

0

Vaughn

22

0

0

1

6

0

0

0

Coleman

17

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

Fertitta

17

0.5

0

0

2

0

0

0

Elliott

14

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Pride Jr.

12

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Crawford

6

0

0

1

0

0

0

0


With a few players returning from injury and a good amount of experience, this unit will hopefully improve, with safety play needing to improve more so than cornerback, which is a stronger area on the team. If the returning players impress, it will be big for the Irish need to improve in the pass defense, that wound up finishing 21st in the nation and allowed only one team to pass for more than 300 yards all season. In addition, players health will also be important as well since that was an issue before and during the season.





NOTRE DAME DEFENSE STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

RUSH YPG

RANK

PASS YPG

RANK

TOTAL

RANK

PPG

RANK

2016

182.4

72

196.4

21

378.8

42

27.8

61

2015

175.9

72

196.8

26

372.7

45

24.1

39

2014

171.2

74

233

77

404.2

73

29.2

84

2013

168

71

198.2

15

366.2

31

22.4

27

2012

105.7

11

199.8

25

305.5

7

12.8

2

2011

138.9

47

205.3

38

344.2

30

20.7

24

2010

143.9

51

214.6

53

358.5

51

20.2

23


Notre Dame Defense: After having an outstanding run defense in 2012, things have gotten worse with finishes of 72, 72, 74, and 71 over the last four seasons being well below average even compared to the average numbers put up in 2010 and 2011. With a changing of the guard in terms of coaching everywhere on defense but the defensive backs and Mike Elston taking over with the defensive line, this area will certainly improve and while it might not get a finish like the 2012 run defense, it could be the second best of the Kelly era. Aside from the terrible finish in 2014, the pass defense has been in the top 30 for 4 of the last 5 seasons, the defensive backfield is still young, but the cornerbacks will be a strong area for the Irish and the safeties should hopefully improve. The 2012 defense set the standard with a top 10 finish in yards allowed and a top 3 finish in points allowed, while the 2016 defense overall wasn't the worst in the Kelly era, it was near the bottom. The team can certainly go up with talent in the defensive coaching staff.

 

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Notre Dame Special Teams: Other than John Shannon taking over on long snapping duties, everyone returns and a very important changing of the guard in terms of coaching, this unit should hopefully improve. Justin Yoon returns to kick for his third consecutive season, as does Tyler Newsome. Jonathan Doerer takes over on kickoff duties and John Shannon starts long snapping. Other than Nick Tausch briefly kicking in 2013, the Irish have had only one player each season record stats in the kicking game after quite a few years of two players recording stats.


NOTRE DAME KICKING STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

FGM

FGA

PCT

XPM

XPA

PCT

2016

13

17

76.5

44

46

95.7

2015

15

17

88.2

50

52

96.2

2014

14

24

58.3

51

52

98.1

2013

20

27

74.1

42

42

100

2012

24

32

75

33

35

94.3

2011

10

16

62.5

48

48

100

2010

19

20

95

37

40

92.5

NOTRE DAME PUNTING STATS UNDER BRIAN KELLY


Season

Punts

Yards

Avg.

YPG

2016

57

2407

42.23

200.6

2015

57

2527

44.33

194.4

2014

51

2115

41.5

162.7

2013

52

2045

39.33

157.3

2012

53

2161

40.8

166.2

2011

56

2196

39.21

168.9

2010

68

2607

38.34

200.5


The biggest issue for special teams is preventing touchdowns from being scored by the opposition as five were allowed last season, if the Irish can reduce that number or not allow any, than that will be a huge win right there. Not counting blocked punt touchdowns, the Irish have scored only one punt return touchdown in the Brian Kelly era, back in 2015. When it comes to kickoff returns, the Irish have scored in three out of seven seasons, which are 2011, 2015, and 2016 (2 were scored in 2011 and 2016). C.J. Sanders accounted for all four returns between kickoffs and punts in 2015 and 2016, which means he has a chance to break the school record with two years left. If there are improvements across the board in each special teams area, then that would be big for the Irish and might make a difference in a game or two this season.


NOTRE DAME VS TEMPLE MATCHUPS


Notre Dame Run Offense vs. Temple Run Defense: Temple has major rebuilding to do in the front seven as they lost quite a few players that combined for 64.5 tackles for loss and 30.5 sacks in those areas. In fact, the top returning player had a mere 2.5 sacks. With Haason Reddick gone on defense, the unit will be a huge step down as a top 25 finish in run defense will be doubtful after accomplishing it last season. The Irish have an experienced and talented group of running backs to use and will be certainly relied upon to help ease in new starter Brandon Wimbush at quarterback. Look for the Irish to run early, often, and at the end to close out the game.


Edge. Notre Dame


Notre Dame Pass Offense vs. Temple Pass Defense: Temple has a trio of starters returning in the secondary including Delvon Randall with 4 interceptions to lead the team. The Owls were quite impressive on pass defense finishing 3rd in the nation. Only 3 teams passed for greater than 200 yards on them last season and technically held 4 teams below 100 as well. In two of the three games that they allowed 200 or greater, the Owls lost and went 3-1 in games with under 100 passing yards. Despite the experience with three returning starters, the Owls have not face a receiving unit like the Irish and have to deal with multiple players with a size advantage. Brandon Wimbush will want to avoid mistakes and not forcing the ball to be successful against a strong secondary.


Edge: Even


Temple Run Offense vs. Notre Dame Run Defense: Temple has a running back in Ryquell Armstead that ran for 919 yards and had 14 touchdowns last season. The Owls will certainly rely heavily on Armstead as they lost a prolific quarterback in Phillip Walker who had more than 10,000 passing yards and 74 passing touchdowns in his career. If Nyles Morgan and the defense can shut down Armstead quickly, then that will force Temple to go the air. The Irish have some issues in the front seven with experience, but they have an even matchup here, and especially if Temple becomes one dimensional on offense.


Edge: Even


Temple Pass Offense vs. Notre Dame Pass Defense: The Owls lose four-year starter Phillip Walker who had top career marks in passing yards and touchdowns. With the battle for his replacement ongoing, it would not be a surprise to see two or even three quarterbacks during the game against Temple. Regardless of who is throwing the ball, they have a trio of receivers to throw to in Ventell Bryant who had 895 yards and 4 TD's last season, Keith Kirkwood with 648 yards, and Adonis Jennings who had 474 yards last season. With this being an area of question for Temple, it could be an advantage for the Irish as a young secondary for Notre Dame has an opportunity to get on the right track to start the season.


Edge: Notre Dame


Intangibles: Brian Kelly enters year 8 for the Irish after a 4-8 season and there is certainly a sense of urgency after the last season. Temple loses an amazing coach in Matt Rhule who had 10 win seasons in 2015 and 2016 and were AAC champions last season. Geoff Collins comes over from Florida and was a defensive minded coach that will likely try to continue this for the Owls. However, this Owls team is not the same as they lost multiple players to the NFL, an all-time leader at quarterback and many players in the front seven. The Irish will need to establish things quickly on offense and defense to win big. Despite Temple having an impressive season last season, this team will not be as good, but one that likely will see a bowl game. Notre Dame would be wise to not look ahead to the big game against Georgia the following week as well. Look for the Irish to pass a decent amount and to heavily run the ball against a rebuilding front seven.


Prediction: Notre Dame 41, Temple 13