Rice Matchup Preview
Notre Dame faces a unique schematic challenge against Rice, requiring improved defensive discipline rather than relying on pure talent advantages.
Tackle Protection
Notre Dame's offensive tackles must avoid passivity against Rice's versatile, high-motor defensive end who frequently attacks from unconventional angles.
Receivers' Challenge
Notre Dame's receiving corps faces an opportunity to prove their route-running ability against Rice, as their success in the previous game relied heavily on scheme.
Tight End Usage
Notre Dame needs to leverage the significant physical mismatch of its tight ends against Rice’s smaller safety group to expand the passing attack.
Defensive Strategy
Notre Dame’s defensive staff must implement a disciplined, gap-sound game plan to handle Rice’s run-heavy, unconventional pistol-option offense without falling for trap pressures.
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