Wise Guy
(NCAAF) Stanford vs. Notre Dame,
Point Spread: -2.50 | -110.00 Stanford (Away)
Result: Loss
NBC Game of the Year

This is where losing some key players to the NFL will catch up to Notre Dame. Stanford will bring the nation top-ranked defense to Notre Dame Stadium. They will do so with the sting of a loss from two seasons ago still fresh. Stanford has allowed an average of 198.0 yards per game. That is a ridiculous number after four games, including two against Pac-12 schools. Stanford will bring Notre Dame their stiffest challenge of the season, as far as defense is concerned.

The Irish are a young team with so many first-time starters especially on defense. Stanford gave away the game to USC, but outgained them by 122 yards. The straight up marks are very deceptive as Stanford has won the net yardage battle in all four of their games with the aforesaid 122 yard edge their largest. Notre Dame is 3-1 insofar a net yardage.