Notre Dame: From 3-9 to Hawaii Bowl Champs to BCS Title Game?

Nevada is more scary than people think. They have a very underrated backfield featuring quarterback Colin Kaepernick and runners Luke Lippencott and Vai Taua.

However, they have a bad passing defense and are the fourth best program in the WAC. If Notre Dame plays up to it's ability, they win easily.

Notre Dame 55, Nevada 10

Many Michigan fans are thinking they can win this one. I just don't see it.

If you look at Notre Dame and Michigan, the programs have gone down similar paths the last two years. The difference is that Notre Dame has already had the two years of rebuilding and look ready to be Notre Dame once again.

Notre Dame seems to be a year ahead of Michigan in the rebuilding effort. Notre Dame has all but one senior on the O-line. We all know how important an experienced line is.

The receiving corps highlighted by Golden Tate and Michael Floyd will be too much for Michigan's young secondary.

Michigan puts up a great effort but at the end of the day, it will be:

Notre Dame 35, Michigan 23

With Brian Hoyer and Javon Ringer gone, Michigan State can have a long day in South Bend. The Irish should roll big here. I just don't see the talent for MSU.

Notre Dame 45, Michigan State 17

Purdue is a hard team to figure out. They have a new coach, and plenty of new players including a new quarterback. It is hard to say how good they will be. My gut says not very.

I like Notre Dame big here.

Notre Dame 44, Purdue 7

It won't be as fun kicking their butts without Tyrone Willingham, but still a long day for Jake Locker and company.

Notre Dame 54, Washington 0

It has been a long time since the Irish have tasted victory in this one. The last couple of years really hurt. Looking back at Quinn's junior year. It was the epic battle we all remember. Well now it is Clausen's junior year and the team is assembled.

USC will still be tough but they do have a new quarterback and practically a whole new defense. This will be another epic showdown but the result this time is an Irish victory.

Notre Dame 35, USC 32

Ever since they cost Notre Dame a chance to compete for a National Championship in 1993, Boston College has been a major thorn in Notre Dame's side. This year they just don't match up.

Notre Dame 41, Boston College 23

The Irish should have no trouble in this game that is in San Antonio. Dayne Crist will be in the game in the third quarter.

Notre Dame 59, Washington State 16

Remember this monumental upset two years ago in South Bend? Well it's not happening this year.

Notre Dame 45, Navy 20

This is a game I will take a lot of joy in winning because of Mark May. Last year was the epic 4 overtime thriller that could have gone either way. They lost Leshon McCoy and the Irish are a year older. That will show.

Notre Dame 48, Pittsburgh 30

Connecticut is a team that scares me. They are a program on the rise and don't get alot of exposure. However, at this point the Irish will have too much confidence with all their victories.

Notre Dame 33, Connecticut 30 in overtime

Stanford always plays Notre Dame tough and they are also a program on the rise. I really like the job that Jim Harbaugh has done. Having said that, the Irish have a chance to play in the title game on the line. They will not let it slip away.

Notre Dame 49, Stanford 32

This is where the luck runs out for the Irish. Florida is just too much and looks unbeatable. The Irish give it quite an effort but come up short in the BCS Title game.

Florida 38, Notre Dame 27

Still a great season