Notre Dame vs. Stanford Pregame Show: Five Things to Watch

Tyler Wojciak, host of Locked On Irish, gets Notre Dame fans ready for Saturday's matchup against Stanford with five things to watch as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish look to improve to 6-0. After allowing 26 points against North Carolina, can Notre Dame's defense return to its dominant form? With Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa ruled out and Leonard Moore questionable, Tyler breaks down the opportunities for young defenders Jayden Sanders and Madden Faraimo to make an impact. Then, he turns to CJ Carr and the Notre Dame offense, examining the need for more explosive plays and how the Irish should distribute carries between breakout freshman Jonaz Walton, Nolan James Jr., and Aneyas Williams. Finally, Tyler discusses Notre Dame's massive 40-point spread against Stanford, why the Irish should be able to take control early, and how a dominant performance could help Marcus Freeman's team prepare for next week's showdown with BYU.