Seems like an eon since we were in ND stadium on that beautiful sunny afternoon two weeks ago. But here we are ready to play some football again against the Bruins. I know nothing about UCLA so it is difficult to get a vibe on this game. Chicago Tribune has the spread at 12.5 for the Irish which is pretty big.
On the Irish side we have the two week break and Charlie's ability to get them focused on the second half of the season. We have seen a steady improvement in the offense but UCLA has a decent defense and a key factor will be our ability to run the ball. The Irish also will have the ND mystique working for them as UCLA will be overwhelmed by the aura of our campus and tradition. Give us 7 points for the "awe" factor alone.
UCLA is having another schizophrenic season and is coming off a tough loss at Oregon. I expect them to come ready to play because this game is the inflection point for their season. As the Colonel pointed out, they have a serious quarteback dilemma as well. A win puts them back on track, a loss will continue the spiral to a losing record I think. But they will go home disappointed. Irish have too much for them but it will be a very good game I think.
Final score ND 28 - UCLA 20.
Go Irish, Beat Bruins!
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