"Given the weak schedule"...That is hideous not too many college teams can boast of three tough road games, like Georgia, Michigan, Stanford...and its not ND's fault some of these teams may be down....and while we all hate scUM, thinking that game will be easy couldnt be more wrong..Its in the Big House where ND most recently is 1-7, its a big rivalry, UM is 3-1, emotions will be high, . and UM is not devoid of talent..USC is USC always talented and while they might be 3-2, their schedule to date compares favorably with just about anyone, they have played all reputable div 1 programs, unlike Bama, Ped St, Clemson and others..