Football Notebook: The best and worst hypothetical CFP matchups for Notre Dame
- By ndcarroll
- The Insider Lounge
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USC is going to be a tougher game than Army. It's at USC, a rivalry game, and USC can play spoiler and end ND's playoff aspirations. USC has a lot to play for. The things your little mind can't comprehend because you only look at computer models. Army does as well, but let's be realistic, the talent disparity is enormous. Army played no one of significance, ND should win this by a wide margin.FPI thinks higher of ND (has them ranked #4) than F+ does and FPI has NDs chances at "winning out" (based on their 20,000 simulations) at 58% (that's only a bit better than a coin flip)
I'd like that number to be a bit higher considering the competition in these next 2 games isn't all that great but it is what it is
GAME 5 | No. 6 Notre Dame (4-0) at No. 3 Southern Cal (4-0) |
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WHEN: | Saturday, Nov. 23 | 4 p.m. ET // 1 p.m. PT |
WHERE | Los Angeles, Calif. | Galen Center |
WATCH: | NBC |
LISTEN: | Notre Dame Radio Network |
I agree with you. My concern, and I've pointed it out most of the year, is how is the offense going to perform when they go up against a legitimate top tier defense that's going to force 2nd and 3rd and long.I think we've all known that for about 2 months or so.....
He's still played great this year, and he's got us in the hunt for a deep playoff run.
Yes, and last I checked the GOAT was no longer coaching Alabama.Stop. Alabama has far more talent than Vandy....oh wait uh oh
My fear is this game takes an emotional and physical toll going long into the night and they are not fully ready next week. USC has a very emotional game this week though. 2 in a row for them.Interesting. Maybe the competition is weak, they lead the nation in just about every defensive stat even bettering ND. Their OL is up for the Joe Moore award.
I hope you’re right! I will never forget 93, BC, cruising into our 2nd natty. Then we were not. Let’s hope they are not thinking about USC!
If ND loses tonight it would be almost as bad as the loss to NIU. ND should blow the doors off Army.Good. That means ND wins, that's what you want or no?
If they win the AAC, they will be ranked in the top 25 when the Final rankings come out
I think we've all known that for about 2 months or so.....Thank you for admitting Leonard can't throw.
Stop. Alabama has far more talent than Vandy....oh wait uh ohStop. It should be a blow out. ND has far more talent than Army.
Good. That means ND wins, that's what you want or no?They won't be on Tuesday, November 26th at approximately 8:05 PM EST.
Stop. It should be a blow out. ND has far more talent than Army.Army is undefeated and ranked… they should be focused. They are well coached but not athletic, they have a tough stud qb that more physical than fast. Need the dline to disrupt him
They won't be on Tuesday, November 26th at approximately 8:05 PM EST.Ranked 19th on CFP