Free NCAA Football Prediction: Fighting Irish vs. Cavaliers Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Week 11
(8-1) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Virginia Cavaliers (6-3)
Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm EST
Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: ND -4.5 / UVA +4.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Fighting Irish -200 / Cavaliers +165
NCAA Betting Total Odds: O/U 57.5
The Notre Dame Irish will travel and take on the Virginia Cavaliers this weekend. Their last meeting in Charlottesville was an absolute classic, with a last-minute touchdown from Will Fuller saving Notre Dame’s season.
Notre Dame is favored by 5 points on the road here.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Despite a slow start, Notre Dame was able to continue their CFB Playoff push with a rivalry win over Navy. The Midshipmen took 3-0 lead into the second quarter before the Fighting Irish took control in the second quarter and didn’t look back, picking up the 34-6 victory.
Jack Coan put together another strong performance last weekend. The senior quarterback was precise, going 23-29 for 269 yards and a touchdown toss.
Coan’s veteran presence alone will make the Fighting Irish tough to beat on the road, and he’s up to 1,879 passing yards with 13 touchdowns to four interceptions.
Kyren Williams has really taken on a bigger role over the past three weeks. After eclipsing the 100-yard mark against USC & UNC, the sophomore back gained 95 yards and scored twice in the win over Navy.
Kevin Austin Jr. leads the receiving corps and he had a big game against the Midshipmen. The junior wideout caught six passes for a career-high 139 receiving yards, including a 70-yard score. Sophomore tight end Michael Mayer has served as a reliable security blanket, and he leads the team with 45 catches.
Virginia Cavaliers
UVA found themselves in a shootout last weekend in Provo with BYU. After taking a 42-38 lead into halftime (yes, just halftime), a pair of fourth quarter turnovers would lead to a BYU win, 66-49.
Brennan Armstrong had another stellar start, but he’s set to a be a game-time decision this weekend after a grueling battle with BYU. Armstrong has thrown for 3,557 passing yards with 34 total touchdowns (27 pass, 7 rush), and his absence would be detrimental to the Wahoos chances.
Virginia has a nice arsenal of skill players that fuel a special arsenal attack this season. Dontayvion Wicks leads the team in receiving with 972 yards and 9 touchdowns after another big performance last weekend against BYU. Billy Kemp IV has been very steady out of the slot and leads the team in catches (60), while gaining 579 yards and catching six touchdowns.
Swiss-army knife Keytaon Thompson is one of the most versatile players in the country. He’s caught 50 passes, and gained 862 yards from scrimmage (646 rec, 212 rush) this season. Wayne Taulapapa leads the team in scoring with 290 rushing yards and two scores.
Free Week 11 NCAA Football Pick
The health of Brennan Armstrong will be key to the end result of this game. It’s the ultimate deciding factor, as Notre Dame may not be able to keep up with Cavaliers offensively in Charlottesville here.
4* Free Week 11 NCAA Betting Pick: Notre Dame
If Armstrong suits up, UVA could pull this one off. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall says he should be available, but that’s still a big what-if heading into such a big matchup. I’d say monitor the status of the starting quarterback before committing to a decision here. UVA hasn’t been able to stop anyone on the ground as of late, and that’s where Notre Dame is thriving right now so trusting their pedigree here regardless of Armstrong’s status wouldn’t be a bad move here.
Take the Fighting Irish’s spread, but be sure to monitor the status of UVA QB Brennan Armstrong.
4* Free Week 11 NCAA Betting Pick: Notre Dame -4.5
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