Hot and Cold Takes for Notre Dame VS Wisconsin

Welcome back to Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hot and Cold Takes! As a reminder, this feature is heavily driven by you, the readers. A hot take can be controversial but accurate, while a cold take is reasonable and expected. Each week, we highlight the most accurate, interesting, and most inaccurate takes for the game. Today, we analyze the Notre Dame vs. Miami Hurricanes matchup.

First, a cold take: Jordan Faison is expected to set career highs in receptions (over 7) and yards (115). His performance is anticipated to be influenced by the fact that he has been solely focused on football this season, being healthy since last year. Faison could potentially have 8-10 catches for over 100 yards, with some of his production coming from short and intermediate routes, plus a long, explosive play. The Hurricanes' coach believes Faison will emerge as the team's primary weapon.

Now, a hot take: The Notre Dame defense is projected to achieve 5+ sacks and 2 interceptions. True sophomore quarterback Colton Joseph, a dual-threat quarterback, will play against a weakened offensive line, limited field space, and a likely pressure situation from Chris Ash's defensive scheme. This setup should create opportunities for the defense to generate pressure from all levels, including defensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, and defensive back.

The defense aims to keep Joseph from escaping the pocket and capitalize on his struggles in these challenging circumstances.