Here's a look at how dominant Notre Dame's defense has played this season -- compared to the other 129 FBS football teams:
- Red Zone Defense: 64% pts. allowed -- 2nd in the country
- Passing Yards Allowed: 153.8 yds. per game -- 3rd in the country
- Team Passing Defense Efficiency: 96.34% -- 3rd in the country
- Turnovers Gained: 18 -- 3rd in the country
- Passes Intercepted: 11 -- 3rd in the country
- Scoring Defense: 15.3 pts. per game -- 10th in the country
- Total Defense: 283 yds. allowed per game: 279.9 -- 11th in the country
Team's who've had their lowest offensive point total vs. Notre Dame this season:
- Navy -- 3 points
- Tennessee State -- 3 points
- Ohio State -- 17 points
- USC -- 20 points
