Bowl Projections 2023

[tko]

Just thinking about the Stanford buzz saw

 

[Dizzyphil]

Is that really a question, we were in it last year!!! Tax Slayer baby!

See you guys in the Music City Bowl game!!

 

[NDWarrior]

ND / LSU... That's a lot Jadens!

 

[IrishSteelhead]

I’m under the impression that some people here would want LSU to win if we play them in a bowl, because being right (but upset) is more important than being wrong (but happy) to their feelz.


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[Kingbish01]

I’m under the impression that some people here would want LSU to win if we play them in a bowl, because being right (but upset) is more important than being wrong (but happy) to their feelz.


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I personally would never want ND to lose and would take great joy in beating BK. I just don't see it happening, terrible matchup in my opinion.....and that's even with JD sitting. LSU can score and score quick, ND could be down 28 before GP decides to stop running it on 3rd and 7.

 

[Giddyup]

Well we need to see growth from our coordinator, that would afford him another opportunity to see what he’s got. Not just some cupcake.

 

[NDWarrior]

This wouldn't be too bad and maybe a preview of our future new OC?

 

[Dizzyphil]

Well we need to see growth from our coordinator, that would afford him another opportunity to see what he’s got. Not just some cupcake.

Irish can't 'afford' that.... need to have paid that at the beginning of the season.

 

[Dizzyphil]

May be Irish vs Vols????

 

[tecateparty]

nahhhh we won’t be playing LSU this year. good lord Kelly can’t coach a winner

 

[stpeteirish]

Really don’t see how anyone can project a bowl outcome at this point. No idea which players or coaches will be there or who will give two shits.
No shortage of worthless speculation however

 

[Irishdrunk]

Whether certain players decide to play or opt out is besides the point. Since the inception of the CFB Playoff, bowl games (outside of the CFB Playoff games and a few others) have largely been rendered meaningless. This is one of the few games/matchups that would have some oomph to it. It's an easy sell, and I'd think that both fanbases (and coaches/teams) would likely be more excited and amped to play in this one as opposed to playing other teams.

Happy Lsu Football GIF by LSU Tigers

 

[dublinirish]

 

[Dizzyphil]

don't tell stpeteirsh this.... he's a prick about posts on bowl prediction threads and member's input

 

[forkbeard3777]

Notre Dame vs. Tennessee would be a good game. Both are two storied, blue blood programs. Tennessee’s got a pretty strong defense and running game, but Milton and their offense is pretty pedestrian, overall. I’ll take Notre Dame’s defense and running game in that one.

 

[fightingirish26]

Notre Dame vs. Tennessee would be a good game. Both are two storied, blue blood programs. Tennessee’s got a pretty strong defense and running game, but Milton and their offense is pretty pedestrian, overall. I’ll take Notre Dame’s defense and running game in that one.

Tennessee is not a blue blood (nor is LSU)

 

[IrishSteelhead]

don't tell stpeteirsh this.... he's a prick about posts on bowl prediction threads and member's input

Lol. There are a few of the “this thread topic is something I have zero interest in, but lemme get in there and make sure everyone knows I have no internet instead of scrolling along” posters.


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[IrishSteelhead]

Tennessee is not a blue blood (nor is LSU)

Tennessee is not a blue blood (nor is LSU)

I would argue with a straight face Texas is not a blue blood.

ND, Bama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, USC, end of list IMO,


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[forkbeard3777]

Tennessee is not a blue blood (nor is LSU)

Top 10 in 1-A winning percentage since 1869. Seems pretty good to me.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Whatever bowl they get, I want them to be up against an opponent that I can feel indifferent about. If they play an SEC team, again, that's not going to work. If they play Penn State, that's not going to work.

Just match them up against someone I could care less about so I can watch the game without irrationally wanting them to destroy some institution I can't stand.

 

[forkbeard3777]

I would argue with a straight face Texas is not a blue blood.

ND, Bama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, USC, end of list IMO,


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I would argue with a straight face Texas is not a blue blood.

ND, Bama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, USC, end of list IMO,


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The topic is pretty subjective for the most part. You could argue that Michigan and Texas are pretty similar, overall. You could also argue that Nebraska doesn't belong, or is hanging on by a thread. I'd plug in Texas and would be okay with that list.

 

[Kingbish01]

The topic is pretty subjective for the most part. You could argue that Michigan and Texas are pretty similar, overall. You could also argue that Nebraska doesn't belong, or is hanging on by a thread. I'd plug in Texas and would be okay with that list.

Nebraska is going down the same path as Minnesota, they won't be considered a "blue blood" soon if they don't figure it out quick.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

Notre Dame vs. Tennessee would be a good game. Both are two storied, blue blood programs. Tennessee’s got a pretty strong defense and running game, but Milton and their offense is pretty pedestrian, overall. I’ll take Notre Dame’s defense and running game in that one.

It's been almost 20 years since we last played the Vols.
One of the best moments of my young fandom was watching Zibby's punt return TD's during the 2005 season.

This was a fun one (sorry for the grainy video):


I just saw he's got into coaching safeties at Brown this current season.
If he has any success / interest I would hope MF gives him a call.
A true ND man. Would love to see him get a chance to coach at his Alma Mater if he was ever interested.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

An absolute classic. Numa Numa.

"Jim Bob Cooter."

 

[Giddyup]

His name may be funny but he’s actually a really good OC.

 

[IrishSteelhead]

The topic is pretty subjective for the most part. You could argue that Michigan and Texas are pretty similar, overall. You could also argue that Nebraska doesn't belong, or is hanging on by a thread. I'd plug in Texas and would be okay with that list.

I can concede Texas as a Blue Blood, everyone else already has.

How about New Bloods (that second tier)?

This is where I would put:

Penn State
Georgia
Florida State
Miami
Tennessee
LSU
Florida


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[Jiggafini19Deux]

 

[NDWarrior]

Earlier in the week, there was a mention that ND may be lined up to play AZ in the Holiday Bowl, but it no longer looks like that's a possibility at this time, but I for one think it would be an exciting matchup against a team who's OC we could/should hire - Brennan Carroll. All this aside, AZ is turning out to have an impressive season for what they have to work with. From the article:
They’ve won four games in a row, taking down three ranked opponents (No. 19 Washington State, No. 11 Oregon State and No. 19 UCLA) while kicking a game-winning field goal against the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.
Two of the Wildcats’ losses were by one score or less: against No.7 Washington and No. 9 USC

 

[Sea Turtle]

More football to be played this year. 9-3 is an improvement over 8-4.

10 wins is on the table as well. Let's win the next two.

 

[Huntr]

It's gonna be the Pop Tarts Bowl. Great.