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Notre Dame Is Trending Up At The Perfect Time For the CFP

Notre Dame Is Trending Up At The Perfect Time For the CFP

Last season, due to the week two loss to Northern Illinois, the Irish needed to run the table to make the CFP. This was a big ask, but the Irish delivered and ended up not only running the table throughout the rest of the regular season but also winning their way to the national championship.

College Basketball (W) News / ACC Digital Network / November 9
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / November 9
Jeremiyah Love News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
3 Quick Takeaways From Notre Dame's Dominant Win Over Navy

3 Quick Takeaways From Notre Dame's Dominant Win Over Navy

Notre Dame rolled to a 49-10 victory over Navy on Saturday night as it improves its case to return to the College Football Playoff. Here are three quick thoughts following the win.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Notre Dame Got the Easy Win It Needed Over Navy

Notre Dame Got the Easy Win It Needed Over Navy

Each year that Notre Dame faces Navy, the Irish enter the game with a major size, speed, and talent advantage. Despite this fact, each year, this game causes a unique brand of anxiety for Irish fans.

Jeremiyah Love News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
3 Quick Takes From Notre Dame's Win Over Navy

3 Quick Takes From Notre Dame's Win Over Navy

Jeremiyah Love doesn't get the touches most No. 1 running backs get, but don't let that fool you. He's still the best running back in college football.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9
Week 11 CFP Rankings: Notre Dame A Threat for Home Game?

Week 11 CFP Rankings: Notre Dame A Threat for Home Game?

1. Indiana 2. Alabama 3. Ohio State 4. Texas A&M I know Indiana struggled against Penn State and escaped by the skin of its teeth to move to 10-0. I still think Indiana is good enough to possibly split two games with Ohio State, though.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 9
College Football News / NBC Sports / November 8
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8
Notre Dame Pulls Off Extremely Rare Feat in Dominant Win Over Navy

Notre Dame Pulls Off Extremely Rare Feat in Dominant Win Over Navy

Saturday night was anything but pretty as Notre Dame battled Navy in South Bend. Temperatures were near freezing as rain fell throughout the night and eventually that rain turned to a wintery mix as Notre Dame blew out Navy, 49-10.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8
Notre Dame Routs Navy: Instant Takeaways as Irish Continue CFP March

Notre Dame Routs Navy: Instant Takeaways as Irish Continue CFP March

Make it seven straight wins for Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish routed Navy 49-10 on Saturday night, moving to 7-2 on the year and one step closer to returning to the College Football Playoff.

KK Smith News / NBC Sports / November 8
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8
Notre Dame Fans Erupt on Social Media Celebrating BYU's Blowout Loss

Notre Dame Fans Erupt on Social Media Celebrating BYU's Blowout Loss

If you ever thought Notre Dame fans forget about what's said regarding their football program, think again. This week provided that a full cirlce moment in that regard, with BYU football fans being those in question.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8
Notre Dame vs Navy: Live Game Blog as Irish Continue CFP Push

Notre Dame vs Navy: Live Game Blog as Irish Continue CFP Push

Notre Dame (6-2) looks to move one step closer to the College Football Playoff on Saturday when it takes on Navy (7-1) at Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish have won six straight games after dropping a pair of heartbreakers to start the season, but are coming off a rather ho hum performance at Boston College a week ago.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7
Notre Dame vs. Navy score prediction by expert football model

Notre Dame vs. Navy score prediction by expert football model

An old college football rivalry kicks off this weekend, as Notre Dame looks to extend its win streak against Navy in this Week 11 matchup on Saturday. Notre Dame has recovered from its 0-2 start to win six-straight games and debuted in the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / November 6
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 5
Notre Dame vs. Navy football prediction: Where the experts see an edge

Notre Dame vs. Navy football prediction: Where the experts see an edge

Notre Dame returns home in a traditional rivalry game against resurgent Navy as college football kicks off its Week 11 action this weekend. Despite starting 0-2, the Fighting Irish are in prime position to earn another bid in the College Football Playoff after debuting at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 2
2025 Bowl Projections after Week 10: Notre Dame Rising, ACC Upsets Shake Up Playoff Field

2025 Bowl Projections after Week 10: Notre Dame Rising, ACC Upsets Shake Up Playoff Field

College football’s Week 10 schedule produced several results that significantly altered the projected playoff field and bowl projections following Saturday’s action.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / October 27
Report reveals Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs

Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs

Marcus Freeman has found his name at the center of the head coach rumor mill with more than one prominent job recently opening up, but he has reportedly made his stance on leaving Notre Dame clear.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 27

Notre Dame Fans Tried to Warn LSU

When Brian Kelly abruptly left Notre Dame to become the LSU head coach in late November 2021, the reaction on both sides was interesting. For Irish fans, it was more a sense of relief, which for many came as a surprise.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / October 14
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.  

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C.J. Carr News / Yardbarker / October 12
Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture  

Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture  

On the heels of a 36-7 win over North Carolina State, the question now becomes: have the Fighting Irish managed to overcome their early-season defeats to get back into the College Football Playoff picture? 

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