The season started off with many obstacles for Notre Dame to overcome in the opening weeks.

They were an unpolished, scrappy team making a bunch of mistakes that cost them wins.

In Week 1, the Irish fell to South Florida, 23-20.

In Week 2, they continued the poor start with a 35-31 loss against Michigan.

That's when they turned it on.

Notre Dame is 4-0 since the poor start, one win coming against a ranked Michigan State team.

There are many who believe Notre Dame deserves a ranking in the BCS Top 25 where they stand right now.

If they can win tonight's game against USC, it's hard to debate the fact that they will be awarded...

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