And I could have been wrong writing that about not matching other top teams, but just looking at the last 20 years of recruiting, plus Kelly's stated goal, it seems that way. Last cycle they were never in it with top 100, even top 200, guys at the skill positions (I'm omitting QB here, which is a different story). Pretty much the same last season with the exception of Kevin Austin.

Luckily, the 2020 board looks really good for Notre Dame in terms of player fit and interest in Notre Dame among top 100 players. They already have two tight ends and quarterback committed who are in the top 120, with one right at 100. A similar recruiting ranking this season would be a disappointment. Can't let these opportunities go by, because they come every 3-4 years.