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Notre Dame doesn’t look like an offensive powerhouse at first glance, as it averages just 75.2 ppg. However, that modest number is due in large part to a tepid pace of play that has the Irish looking to make more out of every possession rather than run and gun.

The University of Notre Dame is an 8.5-point underdog against Ohio State University in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night. But in the money race, the Fighting Irish have already won.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were looking to build some momentum today against a beatable Syracuse Orange squad. For much of the first half, it looked like they’d cruise to a nice road win. However,

Notre Dame has the chance to make history on Monday evening, as they'll be playing against Ohio State with a national championship on the line. The Fighting Irish haven't won a national title in almost 40 years,