Point/Counterpoint: Notre Dame vs Louisville

Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and that I shall deviate to dip our toes into uncharted waters and then also leave our college football picks.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this season we do this, as the last week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster in comparison to some regular-season sport of NCAA football comprising one of the greatest clubs in the nation, plus a mythical football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while the Titans were supported by me. Weve been placing wins forth and back so it appears like its my turn to the golden wreath, as the Irish are heartily endorsed by me and will accompany each of the squares laying the lumber onto a public street favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days prior to the Monday night affair, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point about the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is now offered in a solid -20 across the board whatsoever of the very best online sportsbooks.
Doug, I love the Irish but youre leaning onto the Cardinals. Apart from the place is it that you think Louisville could hang with the boys in South Bend?
Doug Upstone: YesSwinger, at least and a win IMO, it said a lot about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Lets move to football, will our recordings with this one and where the games count.
Recall those Thursday night games Louisville used to play against big-name competitions? They held their own and engineered upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and also the Cardinals were an golf club.
But like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders and are out to change the culture and win games. This wont happen right away as the ability level is down from theVille. Nonetheless, this is a huge moment for Louisville, a group which has the chance to begin taking actions in the ideal direction.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and that I like Hassan Hall as the lead running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the defense, well, which makes me more nervous. Please do tell youve got your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest, flying into this match. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and hes got a group coming off of a dismal album this past year, where they went winless. This rebuild is akin to taking a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it.
While this may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is facing a group that made it into the CFP last year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points over the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
My query is, how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to get any traction against a Irish defense? Especially when hes working with an offensive scheme that is entirely new and a new coach?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will be able to keep pace with this Golden Domers and Im desperate for your brand new wisdom and handicapping expertise that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am glad to read in your last sentence youre coming around to the sunny side of sports betting, or youre simply being the same wise a** you usually are. Ill let the SBR readers who are making that is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to realize Louisville was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 and fully pumped last season.
However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons. A new trainer brings a new attitude and with this being a federal game, Satterfield will sell his staff on making a statement. Louisville does have to trust never and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have much fight.
Let us also consider, Brian Kelly with the gold and blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and if dishing out 20 or more digits, a ATS. This defense you said might improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/cant recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it will take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because though you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this scenario, because Louisville could be greater but Id submit that they could be trained by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document left by an coach such as Petrino, you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy street chalk, but on occasion the public is right, and in this situation they are. Until next week when we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, let us see what happens on Monday once the Irish come ready to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)