Throughout the summer, one of the hottest topics among Notre Dame fans and media is the marquee 3, referring to Notre Dame‘s battles with Ohio State, USC, and Clemson. How many can the Irish win? What national credibility is at stake? How will recruiting be affected by these outcomes?
Due to the Clemson matchup being in November, much of the focus has been on the first two matchups that will determine how much is on the line for the Irish in the third. I fully realize Irish fans want to win both games. But if you had to pick a win and a loss, which game would Notre Dame fans prefer to win and why?
Let’s make cases for each.