The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were supposed to make their first BCS bowl since 2007 this year.

They were supposed to rise from mediocrity.

But the only thing Notre Dame has done this season is disappoint.

There were questions about Notre Dame's quarterback situation coming into the season, but there were also a lot of signs pointing toward success, including a promising, young defensive line and a linebacking corps that sported Manti Te'o.

You look at Notre Dame's ranks headed into the matchup with USC on Saturday and it's hard to believe the Fighting Irish were 4-2. They ranked in the top 40 in passing yards, rushing yards...

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