The Legends Trophy has lost a bit of its shine as Notre Dame enters this year’s edition of the rivalry matchup with Stanford, having won six of the past seven meetings and outscoring the Cardinal 296-121 during this time. Expect this domination to continue on Saturday when one of the worst ACC offenses travels to South Bend to take on one of the best defenses in the nation.

While Marcus Freeman is 5-0 for the first time in his career, Notre Dame fans still feel uneasy about this team and question whether they are as good as the preseason expectations had them out to be. Is it warranted?

When a collegiate football program is as legendary and historic as Notre Dame, having players not just make it to the National Football League, but succeed, isn't a surprise; it's expected. This season is no different, as the Irish have 47 players who are on an active 53-man roster. Each week this season, the Irish Tribune will showcase the top NFL performers who once excelled on Saturdays. Photo by David Brytus - Imagn Images Offensive Standouts Malachi Fields, Wide Receive

No. 3 Notre Dame faced adversity, but snapped into form in the second half by relying on a strong rushing attack to put away the North Carolina Tar Heels.