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Predicting Notre Dame football’s final 5 regular season games with the College Football Playoff still on the line

Predicting Notre Dame football’s final 5 regular season games with the College Football Playoff still on the line

Notre Dame football uses its bye week to regroup before a stretch with almost no margin for error. How does the final run play out? The bye week arrives at the right time for Notre Dame football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Notre Dame football’s 6-1 start by the numbers reveals what makes the Fighting Irish special and a few areas still left to fix

Notre Dame football’s 6-1 start by the numbers reveals what makes the Fighting Irish special and a few areas still left to fix

Notre Dame enters its bye week at No. 4 in the AP poll. Which numbers from the first seven games matter most for the stretch run? Notre Dame football is in its bye week with a 6-1 record under head coach Marcus Freeman, sitting at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 20
Notre Dame Fails On The Big Stage In BYU Loss

Notre Dame Fails On The Big Stage In BYU Loss

A few days after the fact, that loss feels even more Notre Damey. And by Notre Damey, I mean a loss that inflicts as much pain as possible on the biggest stage and in the brightest lights.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 20
Is Notre Dame Still in the Playoff After BYU Loss? Latest Projections

Is Notre Dame Still in the Playoff After BYU Loss? Latest Projections

Notre Dame had a chance to be the No. 1 team in the nation on Sunday morning. All it had to do was beat BYU, a team it was favored by double digits over on Saturday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20
Is BYU actually the second-best team in college football?

Is BYU actually the second-best team in college football?

BYU jumped from No. 8 to No. 2 in the AP Poll on Sunday, its highest ranking since 1984, after defeating No. 4 Notre Dame 28-24.

BYU HC Kalani Sitake channels Nick Saban after No. 2 ranking
How unbeaten Utah can follow BYU's lead with 'GameDay' win over Houston
Week 7 was chaotic day of futility for NCAA top-10 teams
A look at CFP, national title odds after chaotic Week 7
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Notre Dame football should make these 6 changes during the bye week after a costly loss to BYU

Notre Dame football should make these 6 changes during the bye week after a costly loss to BYU

Notre Dame football has two weeks to regroup before Navy comes to town. What adjustments should Marcus Freeman and his coordinators make for the stretch run?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 18
Coaches Poll Week 8: Notre Dame and Texas Dropped Big

Coaches Poll Week 8: Notre Dame and Texas Dropped Big

Notre Dame lost at BYU in a 28-24 thriller. There was one second left on the clock – the Big 12 acknowledged the officials’ error – and it was questionable whether or not pass interference or defensive holding should’ve been called on the final Irish play in the end zone.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 18
Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

The finish to the BYU vs. Notre Dame game was a wild one. Notre Dame had a shot to win the game late, but the Fighting Irish came up short, as their final pass for a game-winning touchdown was knocked to the ground as the clock expired in Provo.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 18
The Biggest Reason Notre Dame Fell to BYU on Saturday

The Biggest Reason Notre Dame Fell to BYU on Saturday

Notre Dame saw its perfect season come to an end Saturday night at BYU as it fell to the Cougars, 28-24. The Fighting Irish had chances all night, and

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 18
BYU vs Notre Dame: Player Ejected Within 3 Minutes, Refs Deny Final Play, Controversial Pass Int. Call – Everything Went Downhill at Provo

BYU vs Notre Dame: Player Ejected Within 3 Minutes, Refs Deny Final Play, Controversial Pass Int. Call – Everything Went Downhill at Provo

BYU versus Notre Dame was one of the most anticipated BYU home games since 1990. So, when they finally defeated Notre Dame 28-24, head coach Kalani Sitake felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 18
Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame vs BYU Finish: Was That Pass Interference?

Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame vs BYU Finish: Was That Pass Interference?

College Football was full of upsets in Week 7, and that included No. 2 Notre Dame. The 5-0 Irish lost to No. 8 BYU, who was also undefeated, in Provo, Utah.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

Notre Dame’s first loss of the 2026 season to BYU was riddled with controversy. No. 2 Notre Dame trailed No. 8 BYU 28-24 with 1st-and-goal in the final seconds of Saturday’s contest at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Notre Dame QB CJ Carr commits the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr commits the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr may need to practice his spiking. Carr committed one of the most absurd turnovers of the year Saturday against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 17
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

Kirk Herbstreit did not wait for Notre Dame to play BYU. The ESPN analyst accused the Fighting Irish of cruising toward the playoffs on a soft schedule and called it downright embarrassing.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17
College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 17

College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 17

This weekend marks college football's Week 7 matchups, and it brings all the excitement you'd expect from a slate of games as we head into the latter part of the season.

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters
Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo
Nick Saban explains why College Football Playoff would expand to 24 teams
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Notre Dame wants a bigger College Football Playoff, and Marcus Freeman isn’t pretending it’s about what’s best for college football. The Irish are riding a 16-game winning streak and sitting at No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

Notre Dame isn't just visiting an undefeated No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars team; it's walking into a proving ground.

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game
Oregon State WR Jesse Legree getting Heisman Trophy attention
North Carolina at top of SEC's 'wish list' for potential expansion
What potential return of All-American would mean for Notre Dame 
Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?
SEC football history: Recalling the most obscure opponent for all 16 teams
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 16
'Mute Button': Notre Dame Reporter Angry After ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit & Holly Rowe Decision

'Mute Button': Notre Dame Reporter Angry After ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit & Holly Rowe Decision

Broadcast crew for Notre Dame’s game with BYU has drawn a sharp reaction from a local sports reporter. With the Fighting Irish preparing for a top-10 road game, the network’s decision to send ESPN’s Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe to Provo has become another talking point surrounding its college football coverage.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Have you heard that Saturday's showdown between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the BYU Cougars is a big deal?

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 
How to stop worrying (and maybe even love) CFP's dreaded 24-team expansion
Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a massive game coming up in Week 7 against the No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars. 

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25 
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 20
No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame in first-ever top-10 matchup in Provo

No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame in first-ever top-10 matchup in Provo

BYU coach Kalani Sitake knows all the usual cliches as the No. 8 Cougars prepare to take on No. 2 Notre Dame in a prime-time contest Saturday. Every game is important.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 13
Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Last year, the Notre Dame football team was so disgusted at being left out of the College Football Playoff that they boycotted their bowl game and the administration made moves to ensure that they would never be left on the outside looking again if in a similar situation.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14
College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25 

College football's Week 6 is in the books, and what a week it was.

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins
Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon
Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 11
ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

It’s been nearly 40 years since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won a college football national championship. The South Bend, Indiana program last won it all in 1988, led by then-head coach Lou Holtz.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC
Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida
The 'College football color teams' quiz

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