ND 45 - Umass 24
Closer than it should be because, as usual, ND plays down to the competition.
If UMass scores 24 points then BVG should quit.
ND comes out flat early and takes a 10 point lead into the half. They pour it on in the 3rd, give up a few garbage-time TDs in the 4th.
40-20 ND
After watching Northern Illinois play with Ohio State for a full game, I'm never going to take a game for granted. And their offense is good enough to score 21ish points if things go right (or pull a UVA and get super lucky and score 28).
I don't think ND covers the 28.5... I think ND is up 10 at half, stretches it to 24 in the 4th, and maybe UMASS scores some garbage time stuff.
I see a Temple in 2013 type game. Dominating performance, but the score is lacking: 27-10
Irish 33-17.
42-21 Notre Dame
41-13. Just want to see Winbush play