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It wouldn’t be fair to say Notre Dame’s offense had an impressive showing in the Sugar Bowl. For a variety of reasons, it was one that many might say was consistent with Irish offenses of the past. It did just enough though, so the Irish are heading to the Orange Bowl, one of the semifinals in this year’s College Football Playoff.
While Georgia proved to be forgiving of the Irish’s pedestrian offense, that likely won’t be the case against Penn State, which has perhaps the most stacked defense the Irish will face so far this season. If the Irish’s amazing running corps gets bottled up like it easily could be, that could spell trouble for this game because points will be rare if not impossible. But this season’s Irish have pulled off a lot of shockers, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see one more.
Here’s how the Irish’s offense stacks up against the Nittany Lions’ defense:
Passing yards/game
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Passing yards/attempt
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass during the second quarter after the game during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Rushing yards/game
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 02: Jadarian Price #24 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 02, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Rushing yards/attempt
Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) hands the ball to Notre Dame Fighting Irish…
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Author : Fighting Irish Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-05 12:00:00
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