| Matchup | Cardinal Defense | Fighting Irish Defense |
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| Points/Game | 26.5 (146) | 25.9 (135) |
| Rush Yards/Game | 137.9 (113) | 170.3 (180) |
| Pass Yards/Game | 264.8 (229) | 227.5 (173) |
| Total Yards/Game | 402.7 (198) | 397.8 (192) |
| Third Down Pct. | 43.2% (201) | 39.5% (150) |
| Fourth Down Pct. | 44.4% (105) | 61.5% (216) |
| Sacks | 21 (139) | 19 (172) |
| Sack Yards | -173 (85) | -141 (141) |
| Rushing TDs | 19 (149) | 18 (131) |
| Passing TDs | 23 (212) | 17 (129) |
| Carries/Game | 424 (98) | 430 (110) |
| Yards/Carry | 4.2 (155) | 4.8 (213) |
| Completion Pct. | 62.9% (232) | 58.2% (121) |
| Yards/Pass Attempt | 7.6 (195) | 8.0 (218) |
| Pass Rating | 139.6 (205) | 135.1 (180) |
| Avg. NCAA Football Ranking |
| Cardinal Offense vs Fighting Irish Offense | Cardinal Defense vs Fighting Irish Offense |
| Cardinal Offense vs Fighting Irish Defense | Cardinal Defense vs Fighting Irish Defense |
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