I have never started a postgame breakdown by looking at a future opponent. I believe every game is the equivalent of a one-week season, that every team and every game deserves proper analysis before moving onto the next. My natural progression starts after the final whistle, and I emotionally calm down after a game by slowly moving forward, by giving the last Saturday its proper due before transitioning into a future present, if that makes sense.
I just couldn't help myself, though, after Notre Dame beat Clemson, 47-40, in two overtimes at Notre Dame Stadium last night.