Monday, November 2, 2020

Brian Kelly Talks Clemson Game Today...

Tale of the Tape: #1 Clemson vs. #4 IRISH


Here's how these two teams match up -- going into Saturday's game vs. Clemson...

Notre Dame Offense vs. Clemson Defense: 

  • Rushing
    • Notre Dame averages 231 yards per game -- #11 in the country
    • Clemson allows 100 yards per game -- #15 in the country
    • Notre Dame averages 5.08 yards per carry -- #22 in the country
    • Clemson allows 2.74 yards per carry -- #11 in the country
  • Passing
    • Notre Dame averages  206.2 yards per game -- #71 in the country
    • Clemson allows 174.9 yards per game -- #27 in the country
    • Notre Dame QB's sacked 2 times per game -- #38 in the country
    • Clemson has sacked QB's 4 times per game-- #3 in the country 
  •  Total Offense
    • Notre Dame averages 437.2 yards per game -- #29 in the country
    • Clemson allows 274.7 yards per game -- #7 in the country
    • Notre Dame averages 34.8 points per game -- #26 in the country
    • Clemson allows 15.6 points per game -- #11 in the country

 

Notre Dame Defense vs. Pittsburgh Offense:

  • Rushing
    • Clemson averages 166.6 yards per game -- #55 in the country
    • Notre Dame allows 93.7 yards per game -- #8 in the country
    • Clemson averages 4.47 yards per rush -- #5 in the country
    • Notre Dame allows 3.14 yards per rush -- #14 in the country
  • Passing
    • Clemson averages 341.4 yards per game -- #8 in the country
    • Notre Dame allows 173.5 yards per game -- #9 in the country
    • Clemson QB's sacked 1.57 times per game -- #32 in the country
    • Notre Dame has sacked QB 2.83 times per game -- #29 in the country
  • Total Offense
    • Clemson averages 508 yards per game -- #10 in the country
    • Notre Dame allows 257.2 yards per game -- #6 in the country
    • Clemson averages 46.1 points per game -- #2 in the country
    • Notre Dame allows 10.3 points per game -- #4 in the country
 

 Other Interesting Stats:

  • Penalties
    • Notre Dame is averaging 4.7 penalties per game -- #12 in the country
    • Clemson is averaging 5.86 penalties per game -- #38 in the country
  • Third Down Offense
    • Notre Dame is converting 54.7% of the time -- #7 in the country
    • Clemson is converting  50.5% of the time -- #16 in the country
  • Third Down Defense
    • Notre Dame is allowing 24.4% of the time -- #4 in the country
    • Clemson is allowing 27.5% of the time -- #7 in the country

 

Saturday, October 31, 2020