Just as a single game can, a football season can be broken down into four quarters, with three games each quarter; and as all fans know, it's the second half that people remember. The Irish have finished one quarter with a 2-1 start and are a hair away from either 3-0 or 1-2.
Those who have watched this team play would agree their offense deserves to be 3-0 and their defense deserves to be 1-2, but regardless of the "could have" and "should have," the Irish are 2-1 and outside the top 25.
What should viewers expect from the Irish next quarter, with three tough games against Purdue, Washington, and arch-rival USC? What have they learned so far?
Before the predictions arise and everyone looks towards the polls to ju...
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