Notre Dame’s defense is the strength of their team and the offense is carried by a trio of running backs. This week, BYUfootball will find answers to its most pressing issues.
Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall and team mates celebrate a touchdown by Brigham Young Cougars tight end Ethan Erickson , in football action between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Utah State Aggies, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Ed Lamb called it a “red letter game.” Kalani Sitake marveled at the legend of Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz. Cornerback Kaleb Hayes said matter of factly, “It’s Notre Dame.
Simmering under a 4-1 start and a No. 16 ranking, the Cougars have struggled to stop the run and establish the run. It has been a problem that BYU has largely been able to kick down the road as it has played lesser opponents the last two weeks. As for the defense, Notre Dame’s front seven is about as big and physical as you would expect. BYU has struggled to run the ball against exactly that type of defense. So, with Chris Brooks and a banged up Miles Davis, BYU will either prove it is a team that struggles to run or a group that just had a slow start to the year.
One, as we already mentioned, is we will see if BYU can establish a running game. But two, and perhaps more importantly, is what adjustments come if BYU can’t run the ball.
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