Decided to do some digging into the numbers behind our football team's 1 - 3 start. Our first four opponents are 8 - 6 on the season. Here's what the "math" says:
GAME #1: Texas 50 - Notre Dame 47 in OT
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 total yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 206 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Total Offense: 517 yards
- Texas Rushing Offense: 238 yards
- Texas Passing Offense: 280 yards
In Texas' three games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- 2nd most yards gained on offense
- 2nd most yards given up on defense
GAME #2: Notre Dame 39 - Nevada 10
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 444 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 239 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 205 yards
- Nevada Total Offense: 300 yards
- Nevada Rushing Offense: 99 yards
- Nevada Passing Offense: 201 yards
In Nevada's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Fewest points they have scored this season
- Most points given up this season
- Fewest yards gained on offense this season
- 2nd most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #3: Michigan State 36 - Notre Dame 28
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 401 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 57 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 344 yards
- MSU Total Offense: 501 yards
- MSU Rushing Offense: 260 yards
- MSU Passing Offense: 241 yards
In Michigan State's three game so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season
- 2nd most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season
- Most yards gained on their defense this season
GAME #4: Duke 38 - Notre Dame 35
- Vegas betting line: ND favorite
- ND Total Offense: 534 yards
- ND Rushing Offense: 153 yards
- ND Passing Offense: 381 yards
- Duke Total Offense: 498 yards
- Duke Rushing Offense: 290 yards
- Duke Passing Offense: 208 yards
In Duke's four games so far -- their game against Notre Dame:
- Most points they have scored this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most points given up this season
- Most yards gained on offense this season (against FBS opponent)
- Most yards gained on their defense this season