If Vanderbilt can run the ball on Notre Dame, this will be a fun year.

Yesterday, Shawn previewed the Notre Dame offense and came away with the conclusion that the Irish issues on the offensive side of the ball give Vanderbilt a chance on Saturday.

Here’s the problem: The Irish defense is legitimate. It might well be the best defense that Vanderbilt will see all year, and yes I realize that we play Georgia.

In 2017, the Irish defense allowed 21.5 ppg, and if anything this year’s defense might be even better. Through two games, Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just two touchdowns (Michigan had a special teams TD), and hasn’t allowed a single touchdown prior to the fourth quarter. Michigan averaged less than 2 yards per carry running the ball; Ball State was…