Penn State is among the nation's best at stopping the run but Notre Dame runs it better than most. Something's got to give.
It was a little good news on the defense front. Tánaiste Micheál Martin welcomed the highest intake in the Irish Defence ...
Notre Dame ranks ninth in scoring defense at 13.58. As part of the immovable object vs. irresistible force vibe, the Fighting Irish rank third nationally in pass defense at 157.9 yards.
Only the Irish and Buckeyes ranked in the Top 5 in each season. Notre Dame ranks in the Top 5 nationally in pass defense, yards per pass attempt, completion percentage allowed, touchdown passes ...