The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will host the Ball State Cardinals at home on Saturday.
Things are off to a hot start for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The program kicked off Week 1 with a huge win over the Michigan Wolverines at home. picking up a win over a top-15 program has got things rolling in the right direction for the Irish.
Brandon Wimbush was once again sensational for the Irish in the victory. After a season that saw them in playoff contention all of last season, the program is hoping for the same results and more in 2018.
On Saturday, the Fighting Irish will be back at home once again. This time, they’ll be hosting the Ball State Cardinals. It will be an opportunity for the Fighting Irish to flex their muscles at home against a smaller school.’
How to bet and watch Notre Dame vs. Ball State
Date: Saturday, Sep. 8
Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: South Bend, IN
Venue: Notre Dame Stadium
TV Info: NBC I Fubo TV
Odds: Notre Dame -34.5
While Wimbush showed off his arm and legs in the win last week, the defense was stout as well. They held Michigan to just 17 points on the night and spoiled the debut of Shea Patterson under center for the Wolverines.
They’ll have to be careful not to take their eye off the ball this week when facing the Cardinals. The first week of the college football season nearly saw some monumental upsets and proved that teams have to focus on the task at hand.
With the win over the Wolverines last week, Notre Dame jumped up to No. 8 in the polls and proved that they’re going to be a contender yet again this season. On Saturday, a chance to add another victory awaits them. Vegas sees them as the huge favorites, so bettors should expect a sizeable win here.