Notre Dame vs. Georgia: 3 Bold Predictions
By Chase Eyrich
Fast start for the Irish
The last two games for Notre Dame have been slow starts. The Irish were eventually able to get the job done comfortably in both games, but it took some time to get there.
It wasn’t until late in the second quarter of both game that Irish fans really started to feel like they were watching the caliber of play that is expected out of Notre Dame.
With the certain level of dealing with the unforeseen in a Louisville team that has recreated itself with a new coaching staff and not quite knowing what New Mexico could throw at the Irish, both games had the Irish looking sluggish early on.
With Georgia, that’s not as true. From the 2017 game in South Bend to now, not too much has changed, with the exception that both have more experienced rosters and are fielding more confident teams.
As far as early preparations go, you could say that Notre Dame has had the advantage with what they have faced in their first two games.
The schedule up to this point for Georgia could play into a better start for Notre Dame. Vanderbilt, Murray State and Arkansas State failed to provide a realistic opposition on the other side of the ball.
When you look at who has more to prove, how could it not be the Irish?
The 2017 game was an instant classic. But obviously, it left a bad taste in Notre Dame’s mouth, especially when they remember the presence of all the red in Notre Dame Stadium.
The commentary has been the same: Notre Dame can’t win the big one, and they’re not in the top tier just yet. This is No.7 vs. No.3 and Georgia is opening up as a two-possession favorite.
Notre Dame has a lot to prove and this is the best opportunity to do so. Expect the Irish to come out ready to go.