Notre Dame Football: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for 2018

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 30: Brian Kelly the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gives instructions to his team during the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl against the LSU Tigers at LP Field on December 30, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 04: Trey Ellis #36 of the Vanderbilt Commodores celebrates after catching a deflected pass to score a touchdown against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Vanderbilt

Best: Vandy is still searching for answers to replace Ralph Webb, the school’s all time leading rusher. On top of that, the Commodores look ahead a week to the start of their SEC schedule against South Carolina.

Brandon Wimbush has a career day passing, torching an inexperienced secondary. Again, more rotation on the O-Line will help later in the season.

Worst: Vanderbilt comes out fired up and ready for a fight. Vandy’s offensive line, while not elite, has plenty of experience, and gives quarterback Kyle Shurmur time to find projected top target Kalija Lipscomb, who will most likely be facing off with Troy Pride, Jr. The line also gives just enough time for Vandy’s running back stable to be adequate for the game.

Notre Dame still comes away with a win, although it could end up with both teams scoring in the 30s.

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