But they are as much or more a threat to Clemson and OSU as they are to us. OSU's schedule deficiences are well known, and TAMU's bad loss to Alabama and the fact that they are not playing for the SEC title this Saturday hurt them (they did beat FU and LSU but own only 1 ranked win vs. ND's wins over 2 top teams).
UNC's epic beat down of Miami last night enhances ND's chances. Our limiting of UNC's run game to < 100 yards is one of the more impressive defensive efforts this season. Clemson's run game with their stud RB and Lawrence now back will certainly challenge us, one we gladly accept. It's good to see our Irish play a top team again this weekend.