That's a wild comparison. Notre Dame plays one FCS team, NOT a full MVFC schedule. Their ACC opponents averaged 7.5 wins last season, which is solid but not elite. The Irish's toughest games are at Texas A&M and home for Florida State, but the middle of their schedule lacks consistent top-25 SP+ teams. Their defense will be tested, but calling it a "real grind" ignores the significant talent gap they hold in at least 8 of their 12 games.