I guess, I'm a bit apprehensive about how we would stack up against the other playoff teams. I think what may make those other teams better - perhaps even two touchdowns better - are gamebreakers at wide receiver. Watching Ohio State obliterate Michigan put this thought in my mind. Urban Meyer always seems to load up his teams with these speedy receivers who can turn a short or intermediate pass and catch into an 60-yard touchdown. That's so deflating for a defense and can turn the direction of a game on a dime. I imagine, Bama, Clemson, Oklahoma, and Georgia, all have guys like that too. It seems ND just doesn't have that caliber of player at the receiver position. So, I feel like we could compete maybe for two or three quarters with those other teams but they'd ultimately blow the game open with some big plays that we just wouldn't be able to match. Now, if we had Rocket, Golden Tate, and Will Fuller, on our current roster, I'd think we could hang with anyone.
Feel free to talk me out of this nonsense! Please.