The #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-1) host the #19 Army Black Knights (9-0) in a highly anticipated Week 13 college football matchup at Yankee Stadium. Notre Dame enters as a 14-point favorite with -650 moneyline odds.

Notre Dame has dominated this historic series with a 39-8-4 record and has won the last 15 matchups. The teams haven't met since 2016.

Notre Dame Analysis:

• 7-2-1 ATS record with 5 straight covers
• Averaging 216.7 rushing yards per game (11th in FBS)
• QB Riley Leonard: 1,789 passing yards, 12 TDs, 4 INTs; 641 rushing yards, 13 TDs
• RB Jeremiyah Love: 720 rushing yards, 12 TDs, 6.3 YPC
• Defense ranks 2nd in success rate and leads nation with 25 takeaways
• Allowing just 16 points per game

Army Analysis:

• Perfect 9-0 record with 7-1-1 ATS mark
• Leads FBS with 334.9 rushing yards per game
• QB Bryson Daily: 1,000+ rushing yards, 21 TDs
• Ranks 2nd in offensive success rate
• Only 3 turnovers all season
• 2nd in time of possession

Prediction: While Army's disciplined triple-option attack has been impressive, Notre Dame's superior talent and experience defending option offenses (51-14 win vs Navy) should prove too much. The Fighting Irish's elite defense and balanced offensive attack will control the game.

Pick: Notre Dame -14 (-115)

Reasoning:

• Notre Dame's defense is among nation's best
• Previous success vs triple-option teams
• Superior talent level on both sides
• Strong rushing attack to control tempo
• Army's first real test against elite competition

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