As prolific as Notre Dame’s offense has been through two games, the defense deserves just as much credit. It has allowed only two field goals and no touchdowns thus far. It also has generated turnovers and made life uncomfortable for opposing offenses. Regression to the mean is sure to happen at some point, but that doesn’t mean the defense can’t keep this dominance going for as long as possible.
NC State’s offense showed it has a strong running game in its season-opening win over UConn. Of course, it’s hard to say for sure how capable the unit is given who they played and the fact that the Wolfpack have played only one game. However, it’s a relatively safe bet that this offense will give the Irish’s defense more than what it’s been challenged with so far in this young season.
Here’s a look at how the Irish’s defense matches up with the Wolfpack’s offense: