Notre Dame 10/2 2:30 NBC

[Lobot]

Ok so I had to run an errand at halftime and it was 10-10. ND scored 31 points in 4Q on a kick return and two picks sixes. Guess they got their money’s worth hiring Marcus Freeman.

[Lobot]

I’m guessing ACC but I’ve tried tracking down ref assignments for football without much luck.

[Bearcat Chris]

Where are the refs from for the ND game?

I must admit that I thought the Big 10 Refs were very fair in the game at IU.

B.C.

[Lobot]

This game is in Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

Nice catch. Totally forgot about that

[GoBearcats31]

In addition to BK, Marcus Freeman and Mike Mickens... didn't realize Jeff Quinn (OL) was on staff. Mike Elston (I don't remember him) is another former BK staffer at UC that is at Notre Dame.

[gobearcats1]

This game is in Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

[Lobot]

Looking forward to this one. We've got two weeks to prepare and get people healthy for this one. The two schools have not played each other since 1900, which is kind of wild considering considering geography. We've played exactly once (58-0 ND) so a win would even the series.

ND takes on Wisconsin on 9/25 at Noon on FOX. That game is in Chicago if you're looking for something watch in the early window on Saturday.

In the instance that ND loses they will obviously fall from their current 10/12 ranking. From my perspective this would be a bad thing for UC. We need them ranked as high as possible to bolster our strength of schedule. I'm aware that rooting for ND might be painful for some of you but that would seem to be the plan since there is currently no one else on the schedule that is even receiving votes in the rankings. Memphis is in the RVcategory but we would only see them if both schools make the AAC Championship game.

As for UC you have to win this game, win out for the rest of the seaon, and hope ND and IU are ranked decently when December rolls around if we're going to have a shot at the CFP down the road.