A deep dive into the statistical dominance through Clemson's first seven games and Notre Dame's opening six as the two powers battle Saturday night inside Notre Dame Stadium.
It's one of the largest matchups inside Notre Dame Stadium in perhaps decades. Much rides on No. 4 Notre Dame vs. No. 1 Clemson Saturday night here in South Bend. Quite literally at the center of it all is Jarrett Patterson.
Notre Dame left tackle Liam Eichenberg still sports a swollen, bruised left eye. It's been that way since early last week against Florida State. Eichenberg finished playing that game, and he's set for Saturday's tilt against visiting Louisville.
The No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are among the nation's best in a variety of key statistical categories, on a greater pace than the 2018 CFP Irish squad through 30% of the season. Which units and players are most outstanding? Who's the No. 8-rated offensive player in all of college football?