In a season unlike any other, specific predictions may have been an exercise in setting a prognosticator up to fail. After all, absolutely nobody would have suggested Notre Dame would play in the Playoff in Dallas this season.
But in looking ahead to the Irish 2020, this space’s annual predictions fared alright, which is to say, Notre Dame had an inarguably successful season, no matter how the Thorn Bowl matchup with No. 1 Alabama on New Year’s Day may go.
Looking back at those 40 suggestions, 20 at a time, makes it clear the Irish exceeded any expectations in this chaotic year.