Notre Dame football's defense, for all its takeaway ability and pass coverage chops, ranks just 49th against the run, per the analytics.

Watts did get plenty of love from the media, as he was named a consensus All-American. He came up in the clutch against Indiana, with a pick near the goal line. Watts is the best current player on defense for Notre Dame, and still makes plays even when teams try to throw away from his side.

One of the most anticipated matchups in the second round of the College Football Playoff will take place in the Sugar Bowl, where the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs,