You don't know that Buchner will be able, as a true freshman, to "compete" in the CFP better than Coan or Pyne. Also, losing a couple of early games because of an inexperienced QB can stop your CFP hopes in its tracks. Second, if Buchner is "the real deal," and will be the guy who takes ND to the next level and will be able to compete in the CFP better than others . . . why don't we think he could, as a sophomore, handle OSU and Clemson? Respectfully, I think you are projecting the highest possible upside for Buchner, and just assuming he will be ready for the job from day one -- which is fairly unusual for a true freshman even when they had a SR season in HS. Again, Lawrence (who was considered a phenom) didn't even start day 1. I like Buchner, so don't get me wrong. But the idea that he'll be a game 1 starter, will be great as a frosh, and will be CFP competitive is nothing more than a guess or a hope. There is also the matter of ND needing to do a significant rebuild of the OL, and adjusting to a new DC (with some rebuild on that side of the ball too). Doesn't sound like a great spot to put all chips on a true freshman who hasn't even played HS football since 2018. Just my honest take.