I don't remember a side of the ball ranked this highly ever in the F+ era (2007-present). Defense is ranked #2 in the country.
Offense was ranked 17th last week, and dropped to 18th this update but its a negligible difference.
I dont like that ND hasn't really been challenged by any good offenses yet to expose their weaknesses .. but the opponent adjusted numbers are fantastic regardless.
Parity in college football (according to the F+ ratings of teams in the top 15) is also closer than its been at any point that I can remember.
A natty-run actually looks more possible this season than it has at any point that I can remember (with the caveat that its still just week 8 and a lot can change over the last month-plus of the season as top conference teams play each other and try to separate themselves).
Offense was ranked 17th last week, and dropped to 18th this update but its a negligible difference.
I dont like that ND hasn't really been challenged by any good offenses yet to expose their weaknesses .. but the opponent adjusted numbers are fantastic regardless.
Parity in college football (according to the F+ ratings of teams in the top 15) is also closer than its been at any point that I can remember.
A natty-run actually looks more possible this season than it has at any point that I can remember (with the caveat that its still just week 8 and a lot can change over the last month-plus of the season as top conference teams play each other and try to separate themselves).
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