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Facing off against a Syracuse team that was 3-7, Notre Dame made the most of its opportunity to shine against a "lesser" opponent in a magnificent 70-7 win over the Orange.

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Did Notre Dame Surge in CFP Projections After the Syracuse Rout?

Notre Dame dismantled Syracuse on Saturday, earning its ninth-straight victory and getting one step closer to a return trip to the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 23

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 23

Is Notre Dame Locked into the CFP After Historic Win Over Syracuse?

Three weeks into the season, people had already given up on Notre Dame. There were questions about whether the Fighting Irish would even make the College Football Playoff after they followed up a shock Week 1 loss to Miami with a last-second defeat at the hands of then-No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 23

Notre Dame's Growth In 2 Key Areas Displayed In Syracuse Dismantling

Notre Dame looks like a dangerous College Football Playoff (CFP) team. There are some, even in the Notre Dame fan base, that aren't overly impressed with the Irish's 70-7 dominating victory over Syracuse in South Bend on Saturday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 23

Notre Dame’s Blowout Win: Will It Boost College Football Playoff Ranking?

You can watch football for decades and not see anything quite like what No. 9 Notre Dame (9-2) did to Syracuse (3-8) on Saturday. Notre Dame scored three touchdowns in the first 5:10 of the game, but didn't run a single offensive play to accomplish the feat.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 23

I Was Wrong About Notre Dame vs. Syracuse — Here’s What I Missed

Notre Dame destroyed Syracuse in a senior day blowout. Notre Dame fans could get used to this. A must-win game in which the Irish seize control early and dominate throughout.

Watch: Syracuse Orange v. Notre Dame Fighting Irish | COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/22/2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 22

Notre Dame Obliterates Syracuse: Key Stats Behind the Historic Win

Notre Dame obliterated Syracuse on Saturday, routing the Orange 70-7 as it moved to 9-2 on the season. The Fighting Irish are seemingly one win away from a return trip to the College Football Playoff, as the regular season finale at Stanford awaits next Saturday.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 22

Notre Dame Players Embrace Former Quarterback After Historic Win

Notre Dame's 2024 season could have had a different ending. Sure, it could have ended with a National Championship game victory over Ohio State, but it could have also ended a round earlier.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Notre Dame up 21-0 with zero offensive snaps

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 22

Notre Dame Destroys Syracuse in Historic Blowout: Instant Takeaways from Record-Setting Day

If you're looking for style points in a College Football Playoff contender late in the year, then South Bend, Indiana, was the place to be Saturday as No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 'without a doubt' an elite team in CFB after historic win

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame maintain standard in blowout win over Syracuse

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Notre Dame opens Syracuse with FOUR touchdowns in eight minutes

Jeremiyah Love News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love runs away from Syracuse defense for 68-yard touchdown

College Football News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Jadarian Price matches Jeremiyah Love's TD with his own vs. Syracuse | Notre Dame on NBC Sports

Leonard Moore News / NBC Sports / November 22

Watch: Leonard Moore's pick six puts Notre Dame up 21-0 before offense takes the field

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / November 22

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Things heating up quickly between Notre Dame and top recruiting target they are trying to pluck away from fellow Northern power

Things have been heating up quickly between Notre Dame football and 2026 McDonald (Pa.) Fort Cherry four-star safety target Matt Sieg. While Sieg is still technically committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions, that feels like a formality at this point.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 19

Playoff committee stuck both feet in their mouth on Tuesday night to bolster their unbridled support of Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff committee really likes the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. A whole lot, it seems. And they're willing to move the goalposts all over the place to back up that argument.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Notre Dame running back to a Toledo defensive back, here are five players we're tracking.

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