Originally Posted by
Bob Green
Ian Book is a mobile quarterback and mobile quarterbacks give us fits, example - Bryce Perkins. The defense must pressure Book and contain him because he is adept at extending plays with his legs and finding receivers downfield. Notre Dame has big, talented receivers who will keep moving.
The defense is going to have to play a near perfect game but more important is our offense, which must achieve success sustaining drives to keep the Irish offense off the field. Simple concept but difficult to execute against a quality opponent.
We absolutely must successfully throw the ball downfield to have a chance to win.