It should be a Shamrock Bowl victory for Notre Dame against Miami Hurricanes

Chicago clash brings back memories of titanic struggles in the past

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Keith Arnold gets you ready for the Shamrock Series that pits the Notre Dame Fight Irish against the Miami Hurricanes at Chicago’s Soldier Field

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Notre Dame Defense:

The Sports Illustrated Cover Model himself, Manti T’eo and his team leading seven turnovers leads the 15th nationally ranked defense in the country that acts as the motor for this elite team. Its plus-nine turnover ratio ranks Notre Dame 3rd in the FBS. The team has been a virtual  wall giving up a total of 36 points and less than 300 yards to its four opponents, 2 of whom were ranked.

Miami Offense:

The Hurricane offense, ranked 35th in the nation, has been very impressive this season. In its last two victories the Hurricanes have unleashed an offensive storm tallying 86 points and 600 yards, averaging 44 points a game on the season. QB Stephen Morris (1635 yards passing, 9 TDs) set a team and ACC record passing for over 588 yards against North Carolina State last week. Receivers Philip Dorsett (464 yards, 3 TDs) and Rashwan Scott (326 yards, 2 TDs) are dual deep threats looking to take advantage of an inexperienced Irish secondary.

Its rushing will create a great challenge to Notre Dame. RBs Duke Johnson (359 Yards, 5 TDs) and Mike James (278 yards, 3 TDs) will keep Fighting Irish linebackers on its toes.

Miami Defense:

The Hurricane D is not as dynamic as its offense. It has let up over 226 yards rushing and 33.4 points a game. They are 112th in the nation against the run and rank a very weak 98th out of 120 FBS teams in scoring defense. The lone standout on this squad is linebacker Eddie Johnson and his 31 tackles, 3.5 losses.

Prediction: Notre Dame 24 Miami 21
 

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