I'm not sure the graphic on Fox last night was correct. It stated that Notre Dame was 1-2 against the top 25. Both Pitt and USC either finished in the top 25 or were in the top 25 when the Irish played them. I know for sure that Pitt was like 23 when they played Notre Dame.
It doesn't bother me a bit that fans love Notre Dame or hate Notre Dame. There's not much, or any, middle ground. It was apparent in the Fox panel chatter after the game last night and it's apparent on this thread. We can all love or hate 'em as much as we like, but it's up to the folks in "the room" to place 'em or not. And as far as Irish fans being arrogant, I find that laughable. All you have to do is watch the Paul Finebaum show on any given day to hear some real team arrogance.
I used all my emoticons after midnight, I guess. But I have one last thing to say here, GO IRISH!!!! Whether it be in the CFP or a nice bowl game in warm weather, it doesn't matter that much to this Irish fan! I'll be watchin' and tootin'! And I'll be rootin' for the Hoosiers too!