Saturday Index
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Sat, Sep 12 · NBC
FINALPublished projection
Original edition · Sep 10RICE20
ND5352| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ND | 21 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 52 |
Updated Sep 14, 7:45 AM EDT
| RICE | Statistic | ND |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Total yards | 478 |
| 64 | Net passing yards | 360 |
| 64 | Rushing yards | 118 |
| 7 | First downs | 24 |
| 2-12 | Third downs | 7-12 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 27:42 | Possession | 32:18 |
| 4-37 | Penalties | 2-20 |
| RICE | Statistic | ND |
|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | Fourth downs | 1-2 |
| 8-12 | Passing | 25-33 |
| 5.3 | Yards per pass | 10.9 |
| 34 | Rushing attempts | 32 |
| 1.9 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 4 | Fumbles Lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 3 | Passes Deflected | 0 |
| 2 | Qb Hurries | 0 |
| 0 | Sacks | 1 |
| 36 | Tackles | 24 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 1 |
| 3 | Tackles For Loss | 8 |
| 5 | Total Fumbles | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacurri Brown | 8/12 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
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Saturday Index win outlook
100%
Notre Dame leads the Saturday Index outlook
Rice win probability 0%; Notre Dame win probability 100%.
Notre Dame's passing game has the advantage against Rice's pass defense.
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ORIGINAL PREGAME FORECAST
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| 1 | Kick Returns | — |
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| 0 | Kick Return TDs | — |
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| 8 | Kick Return Yards | — |
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| 0 | Passing TDs | 4 |
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| 0 | Rushing TDs | 2 |
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| — | Kicking Points | 10 |
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| — | Punt Returns | 5 |
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| — | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| — | Punt Return Yards | 47 |
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Notre Dame enters with the stronger down-to-down profile. Rice needs to win early downs and stay out of obvious passing situations.
Notre Dame has the stronger passing matchup. Rice needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
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Notre Dame has the stronger rushing matchup. Limiting steady gains is the clearest way for Rice to avoid long, favorable drives.
Notre Dame has the better big-play matchup. Rice can keep the game on schedule by preventing chunk gains and forcing longer drives.
Notre Dame has the stronger passing matchup. Rice needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
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