The top receiver battle between Notre Dame and Clemson for the ACC title comes down to quality or efficiency. Javon McKinley falls into the latter category. He’s picked up more yards a catch, but he never even scored a touchdown this year until the Irish’s regular-season finale. That he seems to be picking up momentum at the right time only can mean good things for Notre Dame.
Amari Rodgers and the rest of the Tigers’ offense benefit from having Trevor Lawrence as their leader. Rodgers in particular needs only 155 yards to reach 1,000 for the season, and it takes more than having a quarterback of Lawrence’s stature to get to achieve that. That’s why Lawrence likely will go to Rodgers more than any other receiver. When you’ve gotten as far as the Tigers have and the stakes are high, it’s typically best to stick with what you know, and that’s who Rodgers is to Lawrence.
Notre Dame vs Clemson: ACC Championship Prediction, Game Preview