Ball State/Navy is probably at least as big as Ball State/IU was in Muncie two years ago. Especially because this one's on TV. The Middies are one of the two teams that are absolutely good enough to beat the Cardinals before late November. Last year's game in Annapolis was a classic and I expect little less out of this one. I'm really amped for it. Nate Davis and the Cards' offense looked machine-like in week 1, but it was against Northeastern. If they can control the game against Navy the same way, Ball State should be 2-0 for the first time in...a very long time. As for Notre Dame, I'm just happy that the 07 season officially does not matter anymore come kickoff on Saturday. Any other year I'd be horribly incensed to be playing a team like San Diego State week 1 since it renders the Irish essentially no better than any other big-time team playing a cupcake (thanks Dr. White), but this team could use it. There's no reason for them to lose if they've improved as much as indications are they have. Hopefully the game provides a way for Kyle Rudolph to get acclimated to starting at tight end and the RB trio gets plenty of work.