Author: Leprechaun Express - Steve Welsh

“… Of course, Boston College is still a team built around its running game. AJ Dillon is having a monster year and is third in the nation with 1,451 yards. But he has had help, as David Bailey has logged 760 yards of his own. Both are big, bruising backs who will wear down opposing defenses during the course of a game, and they are facing an Irish unit that has been up and down against the run this year. For the most part, the Notre Dame pass defense has been solid all year. But the inconsistency against the run has been maddening. … When Notre Dame Has the Ball: Last week’s offensive onslaught against Navy was nearly perfect. The Irish put up 38 points in the first half and could have scored a lot more than the 52 that was on the scoreboard at game’s end. Ian Book was fabulous, and Chase Claypool tied the Notre Dame record with four touchdown receptions in one game. But it wasn’t a completely perfect outing. …”