How’d We Do Last Week?
Most Interesting
I mean just look at this beautiful Italian Marcello Freemoni……It is definitely someone I would NOT like to cross.
Most Wildly Inaccurate
Hand up….Ty Washington has looked way better in the run game, but this was definitely not
a breakout performance after he clocked….(checks notes) 0 catches on 0 targets.
Most Accurate
This is fantastic work by HC92. ND did dominate……but only had 2 takeaways, but had 3 sacks, 3 different RBs scored, and they won by MORE than 3 scores. Take it to the bank fellow Crusader!
Now on to the Takes for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as they take on the Boise State Broncos!
Cold Take
Love or Price break a 70+ yard touchdown in the first half
The defense for Boise State is pretty average, especially considering they have not played anything close to elite competition. They gave up 268 yards rushing to Air Force….and 246 yards passing…..to Air Force. Notre Dame showed the last two weeks just how potent this offense is and teams CANNOT just stack the box. CJ Carr’s elite rise over the last few weeks will force teams to respect the hell out of him, which will make things much better for Price/Love. They will find a crease and be gone in an instant with some great blocking downfield. This is the week we see a long one ripped off……in the first half.
Hot Take
Jaden Greathouse and Will Pauling combine for 4 TDs
Pauling is quietly turning into one of my favorite players for the Irish. He runs incredible routes and has been wildly efficient with his targets. He blocks and does everything right and has started to come on over the last couple games. Boise will likely look to limit the offense in the following order:
- Limit Price/Love
- Take away Fields + Faison
After that, you are left with Raridon, Greathouse, and Pauling. Like Pauling, Greathouse has been efficient when given a chance, and this week we see them be incredibly efficient. I can see them both getting 3-5 catches, but finishing with 4 TDs between the two of them. Look for them especially in the redzone, where their routes have been incredibly crisp. I mean, look at these two (thanks Jack!)
Your Takes: Please leave your takes below (hot, cold medium-any temp). I will feature the Top Takes next week. GO IRISH!
