Notre Dame’s Opponents: Ohio State matchup aside, most Irish foes open the season with patsies
While the No. 5 Notre Dame Irish and the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes might top any must-watch list this weekend, few top-tier teams actually play strong opponents to open the season. For that matter, many of them do what Notre Dame has never done — though it will in 2023 — face an FCS foe.