It’s still almost inconceivable that Notre Dame’s top receiver going into the Boston College game has yet to score this season. However, that’s exactly where Javon McKinley finds himself. It’s not really his fault as the Irish don’t have a dominant player at the position this season, and he earns his credibility by averaging only a little below 20 yards a catch. He still has a few games to get to the end zone, but you have to wonder where his patience is with that.
The Eagles have no issues with getting points from their receivers because they have Zay Flowers. Plus, Flowers has exactly twice the number of receptions McKinley does. There’s no question Phil Jurkovec will look to him frequently, and the chances he scores at least one touchdown are high. The Irish will have to limit his opportunities, and no matter how well they play defense, that might not be easy.