deskgameMiami’s Achilles' heel was a porous defense that surrendered 30+ points in five games. The unit was particularly bad in the final game when the Hurricanes needed a win to earn a spot in the ACC Championship.
deskgameQB Riley Leonard is a great runner but far less reliable as a passer. If Leonard is forced to air it out to mount a comeback, it could spell trouble for Notre Dame. Getting a lead on the Fighting Irish’s stout defense is easier said than done, but the Nittany Lions have elite talent on offense.
deskgameThe Miami-Cleveland matchup kicks off the late Sunday window at 4:05 p.m. ET. The 7-8 Dolphins are favored by 6.5 points over the 3-12 Browns. Miami will still be alive in the AFC playoff race if one of Denver or the Los Angeles Chargers lose on Saturday. Rainy and windy conditions, however, point to the Browns possibly covering the spread.
deskgameThe Fighting Irish were laughed at when they lost to Northern Illinois. Many figured their CFP hopes were dashed at that point. Notre Dame rallied and ripped off 11 consecutive double-digit wins to reach the quarterfinals.
deskgameChicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift carries the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
