This has blowout written all over it. Ranked Navy team - no way ND takes them lightly. They've relied on big plays all year - Golden won't allow that. Their defense can be had - Memphis put up over 600 yards. ND by 28
And they'll do the same to FSU, Virginia, and Army. USC all depends on if Riley has lost the locker room or not. If they keep losing, USC may be the same. If they turn it around, it will be a tough game.
ND is going to win another sleeper, and I mean that in the most positive way. They aren't going to wow anyone with style points but they will never be threatened in the second half and win comfortably by 20
At this point, making the playoffs would be a great success for Freeman. There are only so many body blows you can take and stay standing. If this team wins these final 6 games, which is a bit of a gauntlet actually, it absolutely deserves a high seed in the playoffs.
I just don't see how this type of mentality translates to success in the NFL.
Edit: this isn't directed at BMo. Generally speaking, "protecting yourself" for the NFL draft is a slippery slope in a competitive arena like the NFL.