New Mexico won their first game of the season 39-31, but it didn’t come without it’s defensive blunders. They allowed nearly 500 yards through the air and another 115 on the ground. That was against Sam Houston State. Notre Dame should no issue moving the ball and scoring plenty of points.
Here are the top matchups to watch when Notre Dame has the ball on Saturday.
Ian Book vs. New Mexico Secondary
Whether it was the secondary, lack of a pass rush or a mix of everything in the first game, New Mexico was not good on defense — allowing 453 yards passing.