Sunday, October 15, 2023

Notre Dame's Opponents' Records vs. AP Top 5's


I guess it doesn't pay to play a difficult schedule...

Here's a look at how Notre Dame's opponents have done so far this season -- and a look at the current AP Poll Top 5 teams and how their opponents have fared so far this season.   As you will see, none of them have played a schedule as difficult as Notre Dame's.

 

Notre Dame's opponents:  38 - 14

  • No opponent has a losing record
  • Four opponents have one loss or less
  • Three of the opponents are already bowl eligible 
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams:  4
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams: 2

 

#1 Georgia's opponents:  20 - 27

  • Four opponents have a losing record
  • Only one opponent has one loss or less
  • None of their opponents are bowl eligible 
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams:  1
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams: 1

 

#2 Michigan's opponents: 22 - 22

  • Three opponents have a losing record
  • One opponent has one loss or less
  • None of their opponents are bowl eligible 
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams: 0
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams: 0

 

 #3 Ohio State's opponents:  22 - 18

  • Two opponents have a losing record
  • No opponents have one loss or less
  • Only one of their opponents (Notre Dame) is bowl eligible
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams: 1 
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams: 1

 

 #4 Florida State's opponents:  20 - 19

  • Two opponents have a losing record
  • No opponents have one loss or less
  • None of their opponents are bowl eligible
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams: 1 
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams: 1

 

#5 Washington's opponents:  20 - 19

  • Three opponents have a losing record
  • One opponent has one loss or less
  • None of their opponents are bowl eligible
  • Games vs. Top 25 teams: 1
  • Wins vs. Top 25 teams:1