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The team that will beat ND will have a good DL/CB's and O by Hanratty5ND

Northwestern: Have not seen them play but I'm told they have a good DL. Not sure about CB's. They have a pretty good offense--but good enough to beat ND?

FSU:I know FSU has the DL and CB's to potentially give ND's offense fits. They don't scare me as much because their offense should not be good enough to beat ND.

Syracuse: This one scares me most of the last 5. They have both the DL and CB's to cause ND's offense problems. They are very strong there. Couple that with them probably having the best offense that ND will face in the remaining games. They average 43 points per game. This will be a stress test for ND's defense. ND will have to play very well to win this one.

USC: Not sure how good USC's DL is--but it might not matter if ND's OL continues to languish. If ND had a 2015 or 2017 type OL, this game would be almost a sure thing. But since they don't, it will be hold your breath and hope the refs don't screw us too. USC's offense appears mediocre but could catch fire considering their weapons and youth at QB.

I expect ND to lose at least 1 game in November. Either Syracuse or USC.
Not being able to run the ball worth a shit will catch up to this team. Thanks Kelly.
I hope to hell I'm wrong.