Nevada at Notre Dame
This could be a letdown game for 23rd ranked Notre Dame. The Irish have high expectations coming into 2009 and with the schedule they have, should be able to rack up nine or 10 wins. Nevada was ranked dead last in pass defense in 2008; 119 of 119. So if the Irish can accumulate yards through the air, they should be able to control this game.
Nevada might have a chance if the pass rush can stay in Jimmy Clausen's face; the Wolfpack won't bring a lot of blitzes but will come with pressure when needed. Notre Dame needs to maintain a balanced attack and control the ball in this one. They might be tempted to try and keep up with the high-octane rush offense of Nevada; QB Colin Kaepernick rushed for 1,130 yards and Wolfpack tailback Vai Taua rushed for 1,521 yards and 15 touchdowns.
If the Irish can't control Nevada's ground game, it will be tough to keep up and they might be looking at a trip to Ann Arbor with an 0-1 record.
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