Bishop Gorman puts 16-0 record on the line against No. 1 Mater Dei

Gorman, Mater Dei set for nationally televised showdown

Top-ranked Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) will travel to Las Vegas to face defending national champion Bishop Gorman on Friday in a nationally televised showdown.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. PST.

Gorman is 16-0 this season and has won its last 55 games. The Gaels have outscored their opponents by an average of 49.2 points per game.

Mater Dei is 13-0 this season and has won its last 30 games. The Monarchs have outscored their opponents by an average of 41.1 points per game.

Gorman's offense vs. Mater Dei's defense

Gorman's offense is led by quarterback Cade McNamara, who has thrown for 3,026 yards and 37 touchdowns this season.

Mater Dei's defense is led by linebacker David Bailey, who has 108 tackles this season.

Mater Dei's offense vs. Gorman's defense

Mater Dei's offense is led by quarterback Elijah Brown, who has thrown for 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns this season.

Gorman's defense is led by defensive lineman Micah Alejado, who has 10 sacks this season.

Prediction

This is a matchup of two of the best teams in the country. Gorman has the home-field advantage, but Mater Dei is the more experienced team.

I predict that Mater Dei will win a close game, 27-24.

This will be a great test for both teams. The winner will be in a good position to make a run at the national championship.