[Farm93]

I agree that USB is not that strong.  Last year I was shocked to see that Stanford players were faster AND stronger at almost every position on O and D.  So I am not super sure how they get to become a big favorite, still these things are done for entertainment and without LUCK I could see how Notre Dame could be favored.

If you apply that gambling line fun to the Notre Dame season their implied record is also 9-3.  So I think it could be close if both teams are playing near the gambling line expectations.

[Farm93]

I agree that USB is not that strong.  Last year I was shocked to see that Stanford players were faster AND stronger at almost every position on O and D.  So I am not super sure how they get to become a big favorite, still these things are done for entertainment and without LUCK I could see how Notre Dame could be favored.

If you apply that gambling line fun to the Notre Dame season their implied record is also 9-3.  So I think it could be close if both teams are playing near the gambling line expectations.