Irish Illustrated Preview: Wisconsin (0-0) vs. No. 4 Notre Dame (0-0)
Summary
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Notre Dame's run game faces a strong Wisconsin run defense, but the Irish have less proven explosiveness after losing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price and may be affected by an unsettled right guard spot.
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Wisconsin transfer quarterback Colton Joseph is the central Irish defensive assignment because he ran for 1,007 yards and passed for 2,624 yards at Old Dominion, though his accuracy was described as inconsistent in August.
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Notre Dame's path on defense is to keep Joseph in front, use a spy situationally, force pocket throws under pressure, and lean on a secondary advantage against Wisconsin's receivers.
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Notre Dame is expected to start Styles Prescod at right guard with Ashton Craig returning from an ACL injury at center, while Sullivan Absher is the fallback if Prescod struggles.
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The article lists Notre Dame -20.5 and a 46.5 total and predicts Notre Dame 31, Wisconsin 13 in a physical opener at Lambeau Field.
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