And he seems to have issues with Notre Dame’s karma.  He’s picked MSU over ND and Washington over UCLA.  The only way the weekend could end in a more “kick in the teeth” way for the Irish is if Michigan were to lose to Wisconsin.  Fear not.

When SMQ picked Notre Dame No. 1, he was projecting some improvement from the veteran defense and a steady if unspectacular running game, for neither of which there has been much evidence to date. Lines on both sides are shaky. Presumably Quinn and Co. will be able to throw and score, but the Irish defense now is in about the same place as Michigan State’s - that is, very, very average, susceptible to any competent attempts at running and passing, and not adept at pass rushing from standard sets without exposing vulnerability to big plays - and in that case, SMQ is not going to pick against the more explosive offense at home. Not valid where field goals are involved.
MICHIGAN STATE 35, NOTRE DAME 31

SMQ is anything but psychic.  Still, he’s clearly one of the best NCAA football bloggers out there.  Throw in a dash of self-awareness schtick and it’s beautiful.

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