OK so if you want honest, here it is:
DC Diaz (MIAMI) Vs OC Long (ND)
Diaz will attack with stunts, LBs, CBs and Safety blitzes. Very aggressive caller, which is why they give up the occasional big play. Long will have to come up with a plan that attacks the pressures that Diaz will bring. If ND's offense can keep Miami off balanced, it could bode well for ND. but that's easier said than done.
ND offensive tackles vs MIAMI Defensive ends
ND has to keep the ends from getting pressure on the QB, which they are good at. Miami has been good at times against the run, but they have been inconsistent. This is a key matchup for both sides. If ND wins this matchup it will be very hard for MIAMI to contain ND's offense
ND offensive guards vs MIAMI defensive tackles
ND's guard Nelson will win against whoever he's up against. He's that good. he's the "given" along the line. On the other side, ND needs to be able to handle McIntosh, which would help Wimbush in feeling comfortable stepping into the pocket. He could have a big game if this happens.
ND receivers against MIAMI CB's
ND will have a clear size advantage at WR. They need to be aggressive in their routes. ND HAS to hit a few deep passes in this game. If they don't, their pass game will be inefficient. Jump balls will not do the job consistently. the WR's also have to block well, as Miami CBS like to come up HARD on the edge. Good blocking will be needed if they plan on using the screen game at all.
MIAMI offensive guards vs ND defensive tackles
the biggest key to success is to slow down Miami's run game to make them one dimensional, and that starts with the DT's. Darling is experienced and tough, but hes not overly athletic. ND needs to attack there. The concern against Donaldson is holding up against the run. The guy is huge.
ND safeties against MIAMI TE's and WR
Hernon and BArrios are chain movers but they can also make big plays. The safeties for ND need to have a good tacking game to limit that.
ND DE's vs MIAMI offensive tackles
the best way to disrupt MIami when passing, is to get pressure with the front 4. Miami has good tackles, but neither have the athletic ability to handle Hayes (Daelin) if he's on his game.
ND CBs against MIAMI WR's
Richards, Langham, and Thomas are all averaging 20+ yards per catch. I expect Miami to attack ND down the field early and often. They'll also try to get the ball out quickly to their playmakers in space. If Miami can rip off big plays, ND will have a hard time keeping the points down.
END RESULT:
Im hoping for an ND win.
I see ND as having a little bit more offensively than Miami (from a consistency standpoint) that will allow ND to pull out a single digit point spread win in the end.
OF NOTE: I could also see a blowout either way depending on how the cards fall for either team.
DC Diaz (MIAMI) Vs OC Long (ND)
Diaz will attack with stunts, LBs, CBs and Safety blitzes. Very aggressive caller, which is why they give up the occasional big play. Long will have to come up with a plan that attacks the pressures that Diaz will bring. If ND's offense can keep Miami off balanced, it could bode well for ND. but that's easier said than done.
ND offensive tackles vs MIAMI Defensive ends
ND has to keep the ends from getting pressure on the QB, which they are good at. Miami has been good at times against the run, but they have been inconsistent. This is a key matchup for both sides. If ND wins this matchup it will be very hard for MIAMI to contain ND's offense
ND offensive guards vs MIAMI defensive tackles
ND's guard Nelson will win against whoever he's up against. He's that good. he's the "given" along the line. On the other side, ND needs to be able to handle McIntosh, which would help Wimbush in feeling comfortable stepping into the pocket. He could have a big game if this happens.
ND receivers against MIAMI CB's
ND will have a clear size advantage at WR. They need to be aggressive in their routes. ND HAS to hit a few deep passes in this game. If they don't, their pass game will be inefficient. Jump balls will not do the job consistently. the WR's also have to block well, as Miami CBS like to come up HARD on the edge. Good blocking will be needed if they plan on using the screen game at all.
MIAMI offensive guards vs ND defensive tackles
the biggest key to success is to slow down Miami's run game to make them one dimensional, and that starts with the DT's. Darling is experienced and tough, but hes not overly athletic. ND needs to attack there. The concern against Donaldson is holding up against the run. The guy is huge.
ND safeties against MIAMI TE's and WR
Hernon and BArrios are chain movers but they can also make big plays. The safeties for ND need to have a good tacking game to limit that.
ND DE's vs MIAMI offensive tackles
the best way to disrupt MIami when passing, is to get pressure with the front 4. Miami has good tackles, but neither have the athletic ability to handle Hayes (Daelin) if he's on his game.
ND CBs against MIAMI WR's
Richards, Langham, and Thomas are all averaging 20+ yards per catch. I expect Miami to attack ND down the field early and often. They'll also try to get the ball out quickly to their playmakers in space. If Miami can rip off big plays, ND will have a hard time keeping the points down.
END RESULT:
Im hoping for an ND win.
I see ND as having a little bit more offensively than Miami (from a consistency standpoint) that will allow ND to pull out a single digit point spread win in the end.
OF NOTE: I could also see a blowout either way depending on how the cards fall for either team.
