This is a character game. If ND does not come out blazing then there IS a character problem with the players.

Against Wake–just went thru the motions for 1st half.
Against USC played scared and looked like they knew they would lose–despite new glitzy helmets.

Now they play a forlorn Maryland team that could easily upset them–just play the Pitt defense and run blitz entire game.

I don’t know which team will show up but wearing the green jerseys is a privilege and if they stagger around and not hammer Maryland they will be disgracing all the great players and teams that wore the green before them.

Maryland does have enough to beat them–this is their Bowl game. Randy Edsall brought a half ass UCONN team into ND stadium and won no reason why he can’t do it again.

Recruiting–they need Gunner Kiel. Get the best high school QB and you not only keep the recruits you have but may land a 5 star receiver similar to what Clausen’s commit did to that recruiting class.

So now Prediction. I think ND plays down to Maryland level but Maryland goes pedal to the metal.

ND 24 MARYLAND 17