Vaunted run game? I think not
Opp - Rush Yard/Carry Rank - Yards Gained
BC - 109 - 515
UG - 9 - 55
MSU - 3 - 181
Miami (OH) - 85th - 333
UNC - 83 - 341
USC - 90 - 377
NCSU - 42 - 318
Wake - 91 - 380
Their run game has to be respected, but it's not like they're just gonna roll over Miami as well. For reference, here's Miami right now
Miami - 39 - 3.9 yds/carry
You could argue that ND's yardage has put certain teams where they're at in the overall scope of their rush defense, but they are all crappy rush D's to begin with outside NC State. If we came out with the same intensity on the front seven and disciple, we can force ND to be one dimensional and pass the ball. Which by the way, here are our Pass D ranks:
12th - Completion %
13th - Total Yards
4th - Yrds/Att
12th - TDs
7th - INTs
3rd - QB Rating
114th - Att/Game<-------Perspective
Offense dictates the pace, converts 3rd downs, converts RZ opportunities and this game is ours.