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Notre Dame vs. Stanford Game Day Primer

By Sonny Martinez

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 01: Chris Finke #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Notre Dame Stadium on September 1, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 01: Chris Finke #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Notre Dame Stadium on September 1, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 01: Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a 24-17 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Notre Dame Stadium on September 1, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Final Analysis

It goes without saying, this is a huge matchup for both teams — a playoff elimination game.

Bryce Love is due for a huge breakout performance, but I’m not necessarily sure this is that game. This is the best defensive line Stanford has faced so far. Love has only accounted for 33, 125 and 129 yards in three matchups against Notre Dame and this is the best Irish defense he will have faced.

I think this game is a lot higher scoring than Vegas believes it will be. The over/under is 52, and I think it’ll be a lot more than that.

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Nothing against the defenses, but two of the last three meetings have been over that 53 mark. I think the play of both quarterbacks — Costello and Book — will bring about somewhat of a shootout.

Prediction: Notre Dame 38, Stanford 34

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