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Notre Dame Football: Notre Dame vs Miami (OH) – 3 Bold Predictions

By Chase Eyrich

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 23: Drue Tranquill #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates the sack of quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – SEPTEMBER 23: Drue Tranquill #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates the sack of quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on September 23, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Prediction #2 The secondary will be tested.

You cannot get ready for the Redhawks without preparing for James Gardner and Ryan Smith. They are the two biggest offensive weapons for Miami (OH).

Gardner being a longer receiver is going to challenge many cornerbacks including Notre Dame’s. He is the type of player that can win many one-on-one battles. This has been proven on the field with 16 catches for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season.

What makes this team even more dangerous on the offensive side of the ball is Senior Tight End Ryan Smith. Smith is even more efficient than Gardner with 10 receptions for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns so far.

It is no secret that when the chains need moved the Redhawks know they can go to their prevalent Tight End.

Notre Dame’s Secondary has struggled at times this season and passing is the best bet for Miami (OH) to put some real points on the board.

If the Irish defense has the answer and shut down the Miami (OH) passing game, this game could get away early. The Redhawks do not have the running game to be able to stick with the Irish for long.

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