South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman prepares to lead his players onto the field for the game against the Miami Redhawks at Notre Dame Stadium. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images It wasn't pretty whatsoever but it was enough for a 28-3 Notre Dame win over Miami University on Saturday.

Against, Miami (Ohio), Notre Dame will need to build on that success and make a much-needed statement. For the Notre Dame offense, it's not just about making a statement, it's about finding a groove. The Purdue victory was a great start, but the Irish must keep that rolling and also find a way to have more success in the pass game.