Notre Dame has a dominant defense, and that has been the case the entire season. In fact, it’s been the case for a long time now, and there’s no reason to think that will change as long as [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] is in charge.
Hopefully, Freeman will be in charge for a long time so that the Irish’s defense remains among the best in college football. That’s not to say the Irish won’t have a great defense beyond his tenure, but he gives the fan base peace of mind in that regard.
The Irish should have no problem handling Florida State’s offense. While the Seminoles’ defense isn’t beyond awful, the same cannot be said for their offense, which nationally ranks near the bottom of several major statistical categories. It’s a large if not the primary reason the Seminoles have a 1-8 record and won’t be playing in a bowl game.
Here’s how the Irish’s defense and Seminoles’ offense match up: