Michigan State (away), Michigan, Stanford, Oklahoma (away), Southern Cal (away) . . . the Irish were underdogs or had serious doubters in all 5. They won all 5. A “decent year”?!?!? I’d say 12-0 with the a top-ranked scoring defense and 5th ranked rushing defense (Georgia’a was 69th) is better than “decent.” And if you think the Gipper is not going to suit up, you don’t know Notre Dame.
I think you are correct. Notre Dame is superior and has been superior to all SEC schools for at least 20 years. I just hope they don’t beat up on my Tide too much. They are not only the third youngest group of players in college football this year, but they are beat up and have so many players out with season ending injuries. I am amazed they have made it this far. I hope Notre Dame will have mercy. RTR