No. 2 Notre Dame's surging offense faces challenging test at No. 8 BYU
No. 2 Notre Dame has unleashed plenty of offensive firepower this season. But they’ve not faced any defense quite like No. 8 BYU’s — yet. And it’s these two units that will take center stage in Saturday’s clash of the unbeatens, a game that could have major long-term implications for the College Football Playoff picture. Notre Dame ranks seventh nationally in scoring at 43.4 points per game. The Cougars are fourth in the FBS in total yards allowed and are giving up just 13.4 points per game.
It's one of two top 10 matchups this weeeknd.
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