Notre Dame vs Virginia Predictions – 3:30 ET NBC
Virginia is 4-0 in the 2019 Season so far and currently ranked #18:
- Won 30-14 vs Pitt
- Won 52-17 vs Wm & Mary
- Won 31-24 vs Fla. State
- Won 28-17 vs Old Dominion
Virginia led by Coach Bronco Mendenhall is riding his defense and a dual threat QB Bryce Perkins (34 TD’s) and so far both Offense and Defense have been sharp this year. The Defense returned 8 starters.
Don’t think ND is just going to roll over these guys – remember 2015? ND needed a last minute 50 Yard TD pass from Kizer to Fuller to pull that one out. And we don’t have a Will Fuller on this team.
I’m not worried about the ND defense, but Chip Long must run an up tempo game plan – just pre call and follow the script – ball out in 3 seconds. Book doesn’t trust his O line enough to stay in the pocket and so far can’t seem to pass on the run.
If ND starts fast and plays fast they will win.
I see a tight game with a ND win.
Notre Dame 35 Virginia 17