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The first week of the college football season isn’t always the best as far as figuring out statistical matchups. It’s more confusing when you realize Notre Dame’s rushing numbers and passing numbers weren’t even in the same league as each other.
As impressive as the Irish’s offense was against Texas A&M, it didn’t put up flashy numbers, so some of the numbers you see here might be misleading. One has to think [autotag]Riley Leonard[/autotag] will throw for 200 yards in a game soon.
When it comes to this matchup at least, Northern Illinois ranks higher in some defensive categories than the Irish do in some offensive coordinators but has allowed higher numbers. Other categories will paint a more conventional picture.
But there shouldn’t be anything for Irish fans to be too concerned about. The Irish have yet to lose a game to a Mid-American Conference team, and there’s little reason to think that trend will be bucked. Just for reference though, we’ll share how the Irish’s offense stacks up against the Huskies’ defense:
Passing yards/game
Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) attempts to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame is tied for 107th nationally with 158.0 passing yards a game.
Northern Illinois is tied for 80th nationally with 204.0 passing yards allowed a game.
Passing yards/attempt
Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass under pressure from Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame is tied for 112th nationally with 5.3 passing yards an attempt.
Northern Illinois is tied for…
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Author : Fighting Irish Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-04 11:00:00
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