What a bloody day for college football yesterday was. Wow!
I think you're right, Connor. Regardless of what you think of their teams, coach of the year should be one of those two. Amazing that #1 got bumped two weeks in a row by unranked teams, and amazing that #1 AND #2 got bumped this week. Frankly, it would have been better for the Irish if either #1 or 2 had not lost - I fancy Notre Dame's chances against either Oregon or K State far more than Alabama.
The danger this week is for the players at Notre Dame to focus on the National Title game, and not to prepare for USC. I know USC isn't good this year, but playing them at home is never a gimmie, even if their quarter back is likely to be out. It'll be a tough game, but I'm pretty sure the Irish come out on top, thus guaranteeing their place in the title game. And I think they deserve it.