The ND Facts:
1. In their first two games they have not seen speed like they will against us.
2. In their first two games they have not seen a 235 lbs. RB who actively enjoys hitting people.
3. In their first two games they have not played a ranked "big boy" team.
4. In their first two games they have not seen DB's with the speed and ball skills that our have. (Excluding one play in a stellar DJ White career)
5. (MOST IMPORTANT) In their first two games they have not played against a coach who deeply, and actively, despises an opposing coach on a personal level.
Now an objective look: Their DL worries me, we didn't get a lot of separation in the middle against Tulane, even if they were pinching. We will need to establish the BB in this game because their D is quick enough to string plays out even if they're not hitting guys in the backfield. At the same time, their LB's have consistently been picked on in the passing game. This leads me to think they will have a hard time covering our AB's in the open field. It wouldn't surprise me if we pass over 15 times this game.