Talking Notre Dame vs. Clemson, The College Football Playoff and ND's Defensive Coordinator Opening

We talk about Notre Dame vs. Clemson, the College Football Playoff and replacing Clark Lea in the latest WSBT segment.

Bryan Driskell | Dec 16, 2020

In this week's WSBT segment with Sean Stires and Darin Pritchett, we talk about the Notre Dame defensive coordinator position before diving into a lot of talk about the Fighting Irish, Clemson and the College Football Playoff.

0:51 - We talk about how important it is for Notre Dame to maintain the same scheme on defense with Clark Lea leaving, and whether or not that should be the focus for the new DC hire.

2:56 - Sean asks about the possibility of defensive line coach Mike Elston becoming the next defensive coordinator.

4:55 - We talk about Clemson and Trevor Lawrence, and what the biggest challenges the Tiger offense presents the Notre Dame defense.

7:30 - The topic shifts to the rematch aspect of the ACC title game, and whether or not it favors defenses.

10:10 - Darin asks about how the 2020 offensive line compares to past Clemson lines, especially in the run game.

12:53 - We talk about concerns for the Notre Dame offensive line without center Jarrett Patterson, who is out for the season.

15:09 - Darin asks if there are any scenarios in which Notre Dame could be left out of the College Football Playoff.

17:08 - Sean asks about a scenario in which Notre Dame and Ohio State win this weekend, but Clemson and Alabama loses. How would the four-team playoff look at that point.

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Published Dec 16, 2020

BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter