The Irish collected just 13 points against Cincinnati and now runs into a team permitting 15.3 ppg, 10th fewest in FBS. Virginia Tech is on a 6-0 Under run overall and at home dating to last season. Notre Dame has eclipsed the total once in the past six meetings against winning-record teams. In the 130-team FBS, the Irish rank second-to-last for most yards lost behind the line of scrimmage and are 122nd in sacks allowed. Another hurdle for the Irish offense: precipitation is almost a sure thing. Take the Under.

I have no idea why Irish coach Brian Kelly is keeping his starting QB a secret, but it isn’t going to make either signal-caller play better. It’s the Irish offensive line that is causing the QB to be pressured so often. The o-line gets little push push on running plays, which is why the Irish only average 80 ypg rushing. The Hokies have stayed Under in their last six games. Under is the top play Saturday.