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Notre Dame football at Virginia: 3 bold predictions in Week 11

By Brad Weiss

Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun carries a Notre Dame monogram flag after a Notre Dame touchdown in the fourth quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun carries a Notre Dame monogram flag after a Notre Dame touchdown in the fourth quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 09: Isaiah Foskey #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021, in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 09: Isaiah Foskey #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021, in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Notre Dame football at Virginia: 3 bold predictions in Week 11

Isaiah Foskey registers 3 sacks

One of the bright spots on this Notre Dame football defense has been Isaiah Foskey, a dynamic edge rusher who has already racked up eight sacks this season. Foskey is a guy who lives in the backfield, and with Virginia throwing the ball as much as they like to, he will have more than a few opportunities to get after the quarterback.

Last weekend, UVA did a great job of protecting Brennan Armstrong, as he was only sacked once in the game, and had ample time to throw. That was against BYU’s defensive line, a much weaker unit than the veteran laded group that the Cavaliers will have to go up against in this matchup.

When all is said and done, I like Foskey to be all over whoever the quarterback is for Virginia, as Marcus Freeman is going to want to make life difficult for this passing attack. While three sacks would be a monster number, he is going to get a lot of looks in terms of blitzing, and he could end up with a historic night on the road.

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