Some posters on here are predicting a strong year for ND. I think the schedule is very difficult. Most will point to the big 3- OSU, Clemson and USC as the focus games. But surrounding those games are quite a few up and coming teams who have solid coaching staffs. I think this season will be a lot more challenging than last year notwithstanding the new coach hiccups in the beginning of last season. I don't expect losses to Navy, Tennessee State or CMU but all the other teams can beat us on any given day if we are flat or turn the ball over.