Did I actually think that? Not at all.
Would it have shocked me? No.
How many people thought Notre Dame would lose at home to Northern Illinois?
I have no idea why you have this attitude with me. It's not like upsets don't happen. And frequently.
Personally, not assuming anything has worked very well for me. I've been burned so many times by counting games as wins before they're played. Seems foolish to me, especially in sports today.