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The No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but need some help from other teams to get the results they want. The Irish will take on the Stanford Cardinal, who have another dismal season under David Shaw.
Here’s all the data you’ll want, and a pick for the game!
SP+ Rankings
Notre Dame: 10 overall, 24 offense, 13 defense
Stanford: 96 overall, 91 offense, 102 defense
Injury update
Notre Dame
None
Stanford
WR John Humphreys - out (undisclosed)
WR Silias Starr - out (undisclosed)
TE Lukas Ungar - questionable (undisclosed)
RB Casey Filkins - questionable (undisclosed)
LB Stephen Herron - questionable (undisclosed)
QB Ari Patu - questionable (undisclosed)
ATS/Total
Against The Spread
Notre Dame: 8-3 ATS
Stanford: 3-8 ATS
Total
Notre Dame: Over 5-6
Stanford: Over 5-6
Returning/Overall Talent from 247Sports
Notre Dame: 10 overall, 6 offense, 13 defense
Stanford: 26 overall, 24 offense, 28 defense
Current lines at DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread: Notre Dame -20.5
Total: 53.5
Moneyline: Notre Dame -1125, Stanford +700
Opening line: Notre Dame -16.5
Opening total: 52.5
Weather
58 degrees, clear, 4 percent chance of rain, NNE wind 2 mph
The Pick
Notre Dame -20.5
Shaw tends to coach well in these types of games. His team has already taken down USC and Oregon with its back against the wall. That being said, the Irish have been on a roll of late. They are in playoff contention, while Stanford might have a new coach next season. Notre Dame should rack up some style points here.
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