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Notre Dame football: 5 Reasons Irish will blow out Cal on Saturday

By Brad Weiss

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 02: Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Notre Dame Stadium on October 2, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 02: Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Notre Dame Stadium on October 2, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Sep 18, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) celebrates after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7) celebrates after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football: 5 Reasons Irish will blow out Cal on Saturday

Defensive Talent

Through the first two games, the Notre Dame football team has not been as good as advertised on the defensive side of the ball. Playing against Ohio State, they certainly held their own, especially in the first half, but since then, they have fallen off a bit.

Going up against Marshall, many expected a breakout game from guys like Isaiah Foskey, Brandon Joseph, and Cam Hart to name a few, but the defense fell flat. They were unable to get significant pressure against a bad offensive line, and that led to Marshall hanging around long enough to come away with the victory.

Saturday, they have to make a statement right out of the gate, and I believe Al Golden is going to put together a game plan to suffocate this Golden Bears offense. Jack Plummer is a solid quarterback, and he has some good weapons to throw to, but the pass rush should be outstanding, and the defensive backfield should nab an interception or two.

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