ND under Kelly isn't a power football team. That's not the culture. So when they have to be, the results aren't good.
What is concerning, is the lack of creativity on short yardage situations. If you can't fire off the ball, and as a coach you know this, then you need to open the playbook up on 3rd down.
Spread them out.
Run jet sweeps
Take deep shots
QB draw
Speed Option
Shovel pass
I know that will make a lot of you sick hearing that, but it's the ultimate reality. You aren't going to change 10 years of culture over night.