Geoffrey Clark’s Notre Dame-North Carolina Game Prediction: 7-1
Maybe it was because of Trevor Lawrence’s absence, but this Tar Heels offense scares me far more than Clemson’s did. In spite of the Irish’s strong run defense, I can’t see how it will slow down not one, but two potent North Carolina running backs in Javonte Williams and Michael Carter. I’ve come to realize that in the age of the quarterback, even a strong overall defense is not enough to overcome an offense that scores at will, and Sam Howell being at the epicenter of it all creates problems for opponents. Although there’s a lot of talk about how the Irish’s College Football Playoff hopes could hinge on a Clemson rematch in the ACC title game, this probably will determine that instead and not in a good way.
Prediction: North Carolina 48, Notre Dame 31
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