Staff Writer
College Football
Since 2006
South Bend, IN
BRIAN FREMEAU contributes the Fremeau Efficiency Index (FEI) has been analyzing college football drive stats for Football Outsiders since 2006. More of his findings can be found on his own site, bcftoys.com. A lifelong Fighting Irish fan, Brian can be found every home football Saturday in Notre Dame Stadium. He can be found there every day, in fact, due to his campus facility operations responsibilities. He lives in South Bend, Indiana, with his wife and two daughters.
The Georgia Bulldogs aren't quite as good on defense as they were last year, the Stetson Bennett and company have improved on offense, making them the favorites in the College Football Playoff.
Bad losses to Marshall and Stanford knocked Notre Dame out of playoff discussion, but as Clemson learned, their defense gives them a chance against any contender in their path.
The Orange are 6-0 and already surpassed preseason expectations. Will their penchant for slugging out victories continue with a tough second half schedule ahead?