Remember when Urban Meyer was linked to the Notre Dame job on more than one occasion? The 2000s were a strange time to be an Irish head coach, and it was only fitting that once the decade ended, Brian Kelly brought stability to that position. Now, if Meyer’s current thoughts are any indication, he probably wishes he had that job right now. He’s going “College Football Playoff or bust” for the Irish in 2020.
"I am all in on the Notre Dame bandwagon… at the end of the day I really believe Clemson and Notre Dame will be standing tall in the playoffs."@CoachUrbanMeyer has high expectations for @NDFootball this season 🍀 pic.twitter.com/3KgfK7Y0JD
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 2, 2020
Meyer points out a few factors that will allow the Irish to be one the last four teams standing. They’re favored in every game on their schedule except against Clemson. They’re joining the ACC during a down season for the conference. The top dogs in the SEC will beat each other up.
Meyer either told everyone exactly what will happen or gave the Irish the kiss of death. How many times have we seen an “expert” go all in on a team only to have the prediction blow up? No doubt Irish fans will want Meyer’s head on a platter if everything goes wrong. That’s why you make bold preseason predictions at your own risk.