Dated assessment · separate from preseason Capital Rank
Concern
Second-half offensive deterioration challenges the expected repair.
Evidence, uncertainty and next test
Notre Dame won 41–13, outscoring Wisconsin 28–3 after halftime and holding it to 1.4 yards per rush in the second half. Carr passed for 239 yards; Williams ran for 90 and two touchdowns.
Counterevidence
The competitive first half came against a highly regarded roster.
Next useful test
Compare Wisconsin’s offense against a different defensive front and Notre Dame’s replacement backfield across subsequent games.
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