Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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Game Preview: temple Junior cornerback Anthony Robey made 41 tackles and broke up a team-best six passes last season. photo courtesy temple Kelly and defensive coordinator Bob Diaco were both sought-after commodities on the coaching market last season after leading the Irish to the BCS title game. The entire 10-man staff returned to Notre Dame this season, though — a major accomplishment for a talented group. Advantage: Notre Dame Intangibles First-time visitors to Notre Dame Stadium have had good luck in recent years — South Florida won in 2011, and so did Tulsa in 2010. Temple will have plenty of adrenaline stepping in front of 80,795 fans with a chance to play David to the Irish Goliath. But can Rhule and the Owls channel that into good en- ergy instead of nerves? Notre Dame should be calm and confident to start the season. Rees provides a veteran leader to the offense, and the rest of the Irish will no doubt be looking to wash the taste of an embarrassing national championship game out of their mouths after having it on the palate for the past eight months. Advantage: Notre Dame Predictions Lou Somogyi: Notre Dame 31, Temple 3 Dan Murphy: Notre Dame 42, Temple 6 Tom Loy: Notre Dame 27, Temple 10 Andrew Owens: Notre Dame 38, Temple 10