IRISH NEWSLINK Athlon: “Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview and Prediction” ……. #NOTREDAME #FOOTBALL

DeShone Kizer and the Irish look to continue their late push to become bowl eligible at home against the Hokies
by Leprechaun Express & Steve Welsh
DeShone Kizer and the Irish look to continue their late push to become bowl eligible at home against the Hokies
Brian Kelly hosts his radio show heading into Notre Dame’s match-up with Virginia Tech, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.
“The Irish are on the brink of bowl elimination …. Notre Dame may have the two toughest games of their season left. 3. Can the Notre Dame defense stop Jerod Evans? … 2. Watch the run game … 1. Will DeShone Kizer keep Notre Dame alive? …”
Brian Kelly talks to reporters after Thursday practice heading into Notre Dame’s game against Virginia Tech.
“After two weeks away from home … Notre Dame … returns to Notre Dame Stadium … for its final home game of the year against Virginia Tech. … the last of five Atlantic Coast clashes … the last of six home contests … the first time the Hokies and Irish have met. … five things to watch … 1. The weather forecast is not great. … 2. It’s Senior Day. … 3. How will Virginia Tech react? … 4. The Hokies pride themselves on defense. … 5. Whatever it takes to win.
“On the whole, #NotreDame hasn’t gotten the job done on the field this season. But the Irish’s 4-6 record doesn’t mean coach Brian Kelly will be without one once the season ends. … Nonetheless, barring a sweep of the final two games — Saturday against Virginia Tech and Nov. 26 at USC — this will be the first season Kelly won’t finish with a winning record at Notre Dame. …”
Inside #NotreDame #Football covers some of the latest news, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and some Notre Dame players, including a Notre Dame vs. Army recap and Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech preview.
“Virginia Tech has a very good football team. Justin Fuente, head football coach and Bud Foster, the defensive coordinator, put together a very good year, some really good wins; North Carolina I really thought probably as complete a game as they played all year. Turned the ball over a few times, but a really good football team. Defensively it’s what you expect from Bud Foster’s team, they keep the pressure on you.
Experience in the back end of their defense I think is the key to their defense, returning starters across the board can play man, can mix it up, play some zone coverages. They’ve lost some guys up front, but Eron and Edmunds, extremely productive tackles. What you see with Virginia Tech is negative plays. And most offenses get into long yardage and Virginia Tech is one of the best in the country on third down. ….”
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech: Senior Day Marks First-Ever Meeting With Hokies; Kickoff set for 3:40 p.m. ET on NBC ….