The scoring difference here will be Zaire and his legs. A big, dual threat QB vs. inexperience and youth at LB. To contain Zaire will require disciplined LB play. While Texas has talented youth at the position, the inexperience will bring pursuit angle mistakes and being fooled on play-action.
While Texas will put up a strong fight, and ND may be a little overrated, a handful of busted assignments should lead to big plays and an Irish win by over 10.
The scoring difference here will be Zaire and his legs. A big, dual threat QB vs. inexperience and youth at LB. To contain Zaire will require disciplined LB play. While Texas has talented youth at the position, the inexperience will bring pursuit angle mistakes and being fooled on play-action.
While Texas will put up a strong fight, and ND may be a little overrated, a handful of busted assignments should lead to big plays and an Irish win by over 10.
I think the defenses for both teams are going to confuse the young QBs. Zaire may have potential, but he only has 200 yards passing to his name (LSU). Swoopes has a high degree of variability. He coudld come out of this game on the bench or be a Heisman contender. He is a physical freak, just marginal between the ears. N Dame will try to confuse him. I just hope the Texas coaches create a simple game plan.
From purely a talent perspective, there is no difference or maybe a slight advantage to Texas. N Dame has more experience. Strong has decided to go young, so Texas youth will probably have any impact here.
I will be at the game. I am a subway alumni fan of N Dame and I am a graduate of The University of Texas. I will be wearing my burnt orange though and rooting for my Longhorns.
My prediction
Notre Dame 27
Texas 24
My recommendation - under 54.5 Texas/N Dame for the game
I think your assessment has some good points, though I am predicting a closer game and a possible UT cover. If Texas upsets N Dame, it will be a game changer for not only Texas fortunes by the landscape of college football.
I think the defenses for both teams are going to confuse the young QBs. Zaire may have potential, but he only has 200 yards passing to his name (LSU). Swoopes has a high degree of variability. He coudld come out of this game on the bench or be a Heisman contender. He is a physical freak, just marginal between the ears. N Dame will try to confuse him. I just hope the Texas coaches create a simple game plan.
From purely a talent perspective, there is no difference or maybe a slight advantage to Texas. N Dame has more experience. Strong has decided to go young, so Texas youth will probably have any impact here.
I will be at the game. I am a subway alumni fan of N Dame and I am a graduate of The University of Texas. I will be wearing my burnt orange though and rooting for my Longhorns.
My prediction
Notre Dame 27
Texas 24
My recommendation - under 54.5 Texas/N Dame for the game
I think your assessment has some good points, though I am predicting a closer game and a possible UT cover. If Texas upsets N Dame, it will be a game changer for not only Texas fortunes by the landscape of college football.
Lets remember the reason Zaire is the starter is because Golson wasn't garenteed a starting spot so he went to Florida State where he will start on Saturday. Zaire, lets remember passed on offers from both Alabama and Ohio State to play for the Irish. I think we'll see him have a good game.
Lets remember the reason Zaire is the starter is because Golson wasn't garenteed a starting spot so he went to Florida State where he will start on Saturday. Zaire, lets remember passed on offers from both Alabama and Ohio State to play for the Irish. I think we'll see him have a good game.
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