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On the outside looking in
For the third time in four years, Notre Dame is starting the season out of the Top 25 in the pre-season USA Today Coaches poll. ND received 5 votes, which translates into 43rd place. It's the lowest starting point, rankings-wise, for the Fighting Irish under Charlie and the lowest for ND period since 2002, when ND was slotted in 46th place. Here is a glimpse at the rankings of the 2008 ND opponents: 2. USC 24. Michigan 31. Boston College 33. More...
