Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Notre Dame vs. Miami University

That is what Notre Dame needs to do.

It finally got back on track and beat Purdue 66-7, taking out its anger over the Northern Illinois loss. Now it has to show that it can beat a MAC team that might be better than the one that beat them in South Bend two weeks ago.

The first two games of the season were losses for Miami University to Northwestern and Cincinnati. However, the team that won the MAC Championship last year still has a lot of ability.

A trip to Toledo in a few weeks will be the first game in the conference season. But first, beating the Irish would make the season.

Notre Dame vs Miami University Preview

Notre Dame vs Miami University How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 3;30 pm ET
Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
How to Watch: NBC
Notre Dame (2-1), Miami University (1-2)

Why Miami University Will Win

The defense has been great.

And no, the offense has not been working right. But the defenses at Northwestern and Cincinnati are just that good. The RedHawks are good enough to squish this and keep the game and the clock under control. They need to keep this close late.

The first step is to load up for the run. Riley Leonard has played well, but the Irish can not win if they do not run and run well because..

Why Notre Dame Will Win

RUN … THE … FOOTBALL.

It is been seven years and three games since Notre Dame last failed to run 30 times, and they are now 1-6. The win over USC last year was the only one that stood out. How many times did the Irish run against Northern Illinois? 28.

How many times did Texas A&M run it? 34. Purdue? 44.

The run defense at Miami University is good, but Cincinnati beat them badly. Ohio State ran the ball 34 times, while Northwestern ran the ball 31 times in the first game.

Do not stop beating, even if the Irish have a hard time for a while. The dam will break at some point.

Notre Dame vs Miami University: Who Will Win

That game will not happen, and neither will Northern Illinois.

The Irish will be ready to play, but they will have to settle for field goals at first. The score break will happen at some point, and then the defense will take care of the rest.