e me feeling optimistic that ND will make this game competitive...two close losses to UGA, nearly beating #1 FSU, fighting a highly ranked Clemson team until the very end. ND has played well against highly ranked teams, yet they are all losses. If Kelly were still at ND, a loss would be expected. I hate to put so much pressure on a kid, but much of this game rests on the shoulders of Buchner. If he surprises to the upside, I see a close loss. If he shits the bed, I see a blowout.