Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish versus Army

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Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd

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Army averages 272 yards rushing per contest. It’s led by FB Jared Hassin and his 858 yards, 9 TDs, and 5.8 yards per carry.  RB's Patrick Mealy, Malcolm Brown, and Brain Cobbs pick up the rest of the slack with 945 yards and 10 TDs.

WR Austin Barr leads the Black Knights with 13 receptions for 202 yards and 3 TDs.

Army  Defense

The defense is ranked 28th overall and its passing attack is 8th in the nation and lets up 186.6 yards per contest. It has 22 sacks. The Defensive stars for The Black Knights are DL Josh McNary  (39 tackles, 12 TFLs, 9.5 sacks. Has army record for sacks in a career), LB Stephen Anderson, undersized at 5-10 and 229 Lbs, (72 Tackles, 8.5 TFLs, INT) and DB Donovan Travis (4 INTs). 

Prediction

Notre Dame is glowing after a huge victory against a ranked opponent that may have saved their bowl chances this season. The defense proved itself worthy in stopping the run and the passing of the Utes. I believe this defensive domination of the Fighting Irish will continue against the Black Knights. The Irish are just too strong and big on both sides of the ball for Army. Plus The Tommy Rees express will continue barreling on through to the end zone. Plus Army has won against pushover teams (North Texas, Duke, Tulane, Kent State etc) all season.
Sure the Army will be all it can be. But that won’t be nearly enough.

Notre Dame 27 Army 14

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