Notre Dame Defense Faces Rice's Run Game | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame’s defense faces a brutal test against Rice’s run-heavy attack, as the Owls piled up 465 rushing yards last game. With key players stepping into bigger roles — including defensive end Bryce Young vs. tackle Luke Miller and massive transfer Tionne Gray anchoring the interior — Notre Dame must dominate the trenches to stop Rice’s bruising offensive line. Safety Luke Talich also gets his first start, poised to make critical stops in the run game. This matchup hinges on whether ND’s defense can impose its will on the ground — and they’ve got the talent to pull it off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8115cf061ad279ee