2015 record: 10-3
Notre Dame enters 2016 at No. 10, its highest preseason AP ranking in 10 years. But it’s been 23 years since the Irish posted consecutive 10-win seasons. Will they break that streak this year, with a talented quarterback duo and what should be another strong offensive line? The schedule certainly seems to break favorably for Notre Dame, but there are several questions that need answers if the Irish hope to build off their 2016 success and crash the College Football Playoff picture.