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I have my own thoughts but it’s way too early. This is an ok read.

Author: Frankx  (6307 Posts - Joined: Aug 23, 2017)
Posted at 1:08 am on Apr 4, 2026
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Link: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-final-four-2026-expert-picks-predictions/

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Thread Level: 2

Two things can't happen. An early season loss & a CJ injury.

Author: ELP  (11311 Posts - Joined: Oct 18, 2020)
Posted at 1:44 am on Apr 5, 2026
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Don't give the committee an excuse and Kenny isn't here anymore. Don't care who the other three are because barring injury, this 2026 Irish team is bound for glory.

Thread Level: 3

The 2nd one is the biggest gamble. Someone needs to be ready in a pinch.

Author: ndphysics  (4920 Posts - Joined: Sep 17, 2016)
Posted at 10:13 am on Apr 5, 2026
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There will obviously be talent fall off if Carr is out but someone had to serviceable. That’s coaching staffs job

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Thread Level: 2

I'm hyped. Miami v ND at ND will be a war. Glad it's in Nov.---hope it's cold.

Author: faircatchcorby  (10286 Posts - Joined: Jan 26, 2011)
Posted at 1:44 pm on Apr 4, 2026
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Thread Level: 2

Wow - one team appears in each. Fired up, baby.

Author: Chris94  (38548 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:23 pm on Apr 4, 2026
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Thread Level: 3

Nivison left ND out.

Author: ND4EVR  (1082 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 6:19 pm on Apr 4, 2026
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Thread Level: 2

No one picking Indiana was a big surprise.

Author: iairishcheeks  (29433 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:16 am on Apr 4, 2026
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No Mendoza, so no way

Author: humbaba  (1450 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 2:03 am on Apr 4, 2026
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Thread Level: 2

I'm surprised that several have Michigan in the final four.

Author: ND4EVR  (1082 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 1:14 am on Apr 4, 2026
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Agreed, Underwood sucks.

Author: AlbanyIRISH  (26763 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 10:43 am on Apr 4, 2026
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Kind of reminds me of when Rocket Ismail played for Notre Dame
Invincibility with no vulnerability
Thread Level: 4

It is weird that anyone has Mich in the final four and nobody has Underwood in the top 10 QBs.

Author: ND4EVR  (1082 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 4:51 pm on Apr 5, 2026
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Thread Level: 5

Ultra conservative offense in 2025

Author: ndunabomber  (6934 Posts - Original UHND Member)
Posted at 5:14 pm on Apr 5, 2026
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I wouldn't quite throw Underwood under the bus just yet.

They had a very good defense and running game in place for 2025.

Sherrone Moore's offense is a hybrid between a spread and a ball control, pro-style offense. It's already a very conservative offense as it is, and they dumbed down the offense even more, to protect Underwood. He didn't want a true freshman having to shoulder the responsibility of carrying a team, and all but told Underwood to heavily err on the side of not making mistakes.

That's also why Underwood basically held the ball most of the time on the RPO's.

With those stats, it's no surprise that he was barely a blip on the radar.


This year, I suspect Kyle Whittingham will let Underwood break out of "protect the ball" mode a good bit more compared to last year, even though he prefers more of a power running game.

Whittingham's run-heavy spread attack is a very simple system, and should be easy enough for Underwood to pick up in the off-season. If he (Underwood) can't grasp Whittingham's offense, then I would certainly agree that he simply wouldn't have "it" when it comes to being a good QB at the collegiate level.

The Wolverines brought in some decent transfer portal talent at WR for 2026, so at this point, Underwood is out of excuses.


Thread Level: 4

So far he does.

Author: THEISMANCARR  (17933 Posts - Joined: Aug 10, 2007)
Posted at 2:56 pm on Apr 5, 2026
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