Phil Steele certainly likes ND this year

by beattherush, Chicago, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 18:50 (2 days ago)

Ordered his magazine in advance this year, seemed like a good year for it :-)

#1 in Top 40
#1 in Power Poll (composite of his 9 power ratings)
All 9 sets of power ratings have ND going 12-0
#3 rated total offense
#1 rated total defense
#1 rated OL
#5 rated QB
#5 rated DL
#1 rated LB
#1 rated secondary

"The Irish's biggest obstacle may be trying to figure out how to overcome that lengthy layoff that goes with a first-round bye"