Our prediction for today’s NCAAF game between Louisville and Notre Dame is Louisville +7.
The #15 Louisville Cardinals look to stay undefeated, while the #16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish aim to keep that good luck going with their defense.
Offshore Odds: Cardinals Slight Underdogs
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | +7 (-118) | +220 | O 45.5 (-115) |
| Fighting Irish | -7 (-102) | -260 | U 45.5 (-105) |
Louisville vs Notre Dame Irish Head-to-Head Stats
The Cardinals are 2-2 all-time against the Fighting Irish.
Cardinals Flying High
Louisville’s solid start to the season has given them hope for a potential playoff run. If they can maintain their momentum against some tough upcoming opponents, they could definitely be a bubble team.
Quarterback Tyler Shough is consistently throwing for over 200 yards per game and just played a very clean game against Georgia Tech. Louisville has strong options in the receiving game and rookie talent in the running game.
Their defense has recorded one shutout and allowed 14 and 19 points in their last two games. Louisville beat Notre Dame last season, which definitely contributes to their early confidence this year. While they may lack size, they have a top-30 rushing defense that can disrupt the Irish game plan.
Fighting Irish Still Trying To Find Their Gold
The Fighting Irish, on the other hand, are still trying to recover from a shocking loss to Northern Illinois. They will need to perform well on both sides of the ball for the rest of the season, or they may not make the playoffs.
Notre Dame got off to a rough start in their last game against Miami-Ohio but managed to win by 25 points. QB/RB Riley Leonard was instrumental in the victory, amassing nearly 300 yards of combined offense with his arm and legs.
Like Louisville, this defense hasn’t given up much this season and aims to keep that trend going. Overall, this team needs to establish the running game early and control the pace from the start. They should not let the Cardinals hang around. Additionally, they need to have another strong performance with the passing defense.
Prediction
Both teams are vying for the same goal: to push toward a higher ranking and prove they belong. With similar defenses, this matchup is likely to be close from start to finish.
In the past two games between the Cardinals and the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame, the outcomes were decided by five points or less. Louisville is expected to cover the spread and may even have a chance to win this game.
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