5 Key Matchups in Notre Dame’s Showdown with Syracuse

Notre Dame will need it's defensive line to make Eric Dungey feel uncomfortable this weekend. (Photo: Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire)Currently ranked third and needing two more victories to clinch a spot in the college football playoffs, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish head to the new Yankee Stadium to take on the Syracuse Orangemen. Unlike recent years, where Syracuse has had their struggles, the Orangemen enter this clash ranked 12th and with an 8-2 mark.

The Irish are hoping to keep their momentum as they come off a solid 42-13 win over Florida State in which they did most of their damage in the first half. They were able to put up 32 first half points with reserve quarterback Brandon…