Tony Barnhart's Top 25
21. Notre Dame: Here is why the Irish will be better than last season (7-6). Jimmy Clausen is in his third season at quarterback and he just has to improve, doesn't he? Four of five starters are back on the offensive line. Jon Tenuta, the former Georgia Tech defensive coordinator, has been given complete control of the Irish defense. The schedule is not daunting as only USC, which goes to South Bend, clearly has more talent. AP
