I was struck by this comment in the ESPN story below:
“Alabama won again. The Tide were 50-point favorites against New Mexico State, which normally would mean the win didn't amount to much. But after seeing Florida and Texas, well, we probably shouldn't take anything for granted. Still, it was the team the Tide defeated in last year's College Football Playoff semifinal that proved even more impressive Saturday. Notre Dame's defense gave up virtually nothing to high flying Virginia, and the run game, once again, looked sharp, racking up 249 yards in a 28-3 win. The Irish are 9-1 and look good -- not just "boost Cincinnati's profile" good, but real, actual ability good. With just woeful Georgia Tech and Stanfordawaiting, an 11-1 finish looks all but inevitable, and if enough chaos happens around them, the Irish have a real shot to return to the playoff.”
Things have really taken shape in the past several weeks and what seemed liked a pipe dream may not be far off.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...e-dame-wake-forest-benefit-week-11-volatility
“Alabama won again. The Tide were 50-point favorites against New Mexico State, which normally would mean the win didn't amount to much. But after seeing Florida and Texas, well, we probably shouldn't take anything for granted. Still, it was the team the Tide defeated in last year's College Football Playoff semifinal that proved even more impressive Saturday. Notre Dame's defense gave up virtually nothing to high flying Virginia, and the run game, once again, looked sharp, racking up 249 yards in a 28-3 win. The Irish are 9-1 and look good -- not just "boost Cincinnati's profile" good, but real, actual ability good. With just woeful Georgia Tech and Stanfordawaiting, an 11-1 finish looks all but inevitable, and if enough chaos happens around them, the Irish have a real shot to return to the playoff.”
Things have really taken shape in the past several weeks and what seemed liked a pipe dream may not be far off.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...e-dame-wake-forest-benefit-week-11-volatility
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