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Le Batard show centers Notre Dame-BYU as Saturday decider

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What happened: On The Dan Le Batard Show, Dan Le Batard and Jessica Smetana tabbed Notre Dame at BYU as the weekend's top test. Smetana said the game kicks at 6:30 p.m. on ABC before an expected big BYU crowd. She described BYU as limited on offense but identity-driven and predicted a low-scoring linebacker-led struggle.

Why it matters: Smetana said a BYU win puts the Cougars firmly in the top 10. She said Notre Dame could survive two losses to top-10 teams but a loss in Provo turns the Miami rematch into an elimination game.

By the numbers: Notre Dame opened as and moved to double digits. Leonard Moore returns after missing last weekend with a concussion while BYU plays without its starting running back.

What to watch: Smetana said Notre Dame's offensive line and renewed run game face its toughest road test. A BYU upset as a double-digit home underdog would reshape the top 10.

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