Pick:  Indiana +6.5

Final Score Prediction:  Indiana 19, Notre Dame 17

• David v Goliath as the traditional ‘basketball school’ (IU) faces off against one of the titans in college football – Notre Dame
• Indiana should have success on offense, similar to the way that USC moved the ball against the Irish, two weeks ago
• ND has a strong run game, but the Hoosiers matchup well on the defensive side and are tough against the run game
• Temperatures will be brutally cold in the mid 20’s with possible snow showers – expect conservative game plans
• Indiana leads the nation in redzone offense while Notre Dame ranks #27
• Indiana has covered in 9 of 12 games this season and 4 of the last 5 they have played
• Curt Cignetti v Marcus Freeman is a coaching mismatch – big advantage to Cignetti and his prior experience