Notre Dame and Penn State meet tonight with a trip to the National Championship on the line. We preview PSU's defense here:

Notre Dame plays the SEC Champion Georgia Bulldogs on New Year's Day in the Sugar Bowl. We preview the Dawgs' defense here:

Notre Dame hosts the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the CFP on Friday. Preview the Hoosiers' top-ranked defense here:

With the CFP on the horizon, we look back and see how the Irish stack up against potential playoff opponents.

Notre Dame's offense will be tasked with finding a way to best one of the highest-ranked rushing defenses in the country. Preview here:

Notre Dame football hosts Virginia this weekend. UVA's defense has been solid against the run but is vulnerable to the pass. Preview here:

Notre Dame hosts a disappointing FSU on Saturday. FSU's defense has shown flashes against the pass, but they struggle against the run.

Notre Dame plays a Georgia Tech defense that ranks among the best in the country against the run. How will they fare against the Irish rush?

Notre Dame's start to the season has been up and down, to say the least. With this being said, there are bright spots on this team.

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