First Four Games 2026

[rsa coral gables]

Last year we started v ND, South Florida, UF and FSU in the first five games. Unlike last year's run, however, this year we start with four cupcakes. I hope we do not play conservative football as in year's past and, rather, we blow these teams out in the first half to allow the youth to play. God know our "competitive depth", as Mario calls it, has a lot of young players starting with our OL. We are going to need their contributions in order to make a deep run this year.

 

[Applecane]

I get your point...but there's no such thing as a cupcake.
Didn't ND lose to Northern Illinois in 2024?
There are shocking upsets every year in college football.

 

[jlew192]

Wake on a Thursday/friday could be a little spooky. But given the changes to the OL, not the worst thing in the world to let them have some time to get bedded in.

 

[skyman]

Wake on a Thursday/friday could be a little spooky. But given the changes to the OL, not the worst thing in the world to let them have some time to get bedded in.

Was just gonna say, Wake is a good game on road to see where the team is. Jake ****rt is a good defensive coach and took a back 2 back 4-8 wake team and had them 9-4 last year.. I dont think Gio Lopez is all that but teaming back up with his OC from south alabama, wonder if ny carr getting any run..