Notre Dame 3-2-1: Three numbers, two questions (Howard Cross, SOS stuff), and one prediction (nothing comes easy)

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On3 image — Notre Dame defensive tackle Howard Cross III (Chad Weaver/Blue & Gold).

With a second-straight thrilling game in the books after No. 11 Notre Dame came from behind and narrowly escaped Durham, N.C., and Wallace Wade Stadium last Saturday with a 21-14 win over No. 17 Duke, the Irish will have to recover, regroup and prepare for a second-straight road date against another undefeated and ranked opponent on Saturday, No. 25 Louisville (5-0).