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Can Winless Notre Dame Reach the College Football Playoff?

Notre Dame’s spot in the College Football Playoff is on the line in September for the second season in a row. Somehow, the Fighting Irish were seemingly in a better position this time last year, even after their disastrous upset loss to Northern Illinois.

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Notre Dame Football update: Marcus Freeman teases Leonard Moore’s Purdue status

Marcus Freeman stresses consistency after Miami loss while teasing Leonard Moore’s injury status ahead of Notre Dame vs Purdue.

Joel Klatt News / Sporting News / September 16

Joel Klatt Defends Notre Dame’s AP Top 25 Ranking Despite 0–2 Start

For the first time since 1988, Notre Dame remains ranked in the AP Top 25 while winless, sitting at No. 24 after back-to-back losses.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / September 16

Why Notre Dame's 0-2 start is particularly disastrous

An 0-2 start against two ranked teams in which the margin of victory was a combined four points isn't all that detrimental to a playoff contender. Unfortunately, because of Notre Dame's unique situation, they're in much more danger than most playoff contenders.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 16

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame Captain Not Happy With Current Situation

Social media plays many roles in today’s world. One entertaining aspect is the instant reactions from fans, writers and sometimes former players regarding a game or play.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 16

ESPN's College Football Playoff rankings predictions show grim news for Notre Dame, Texas

It is a little early to have a true picture of the College Football Playoff, but it is a fun exercise to see what teams have a lot of work to do. Heather Dinich broke down ESPN's latest College Football Playoff projections, which paint a bleak picture for several programs that made the postseason in 2024.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Notre Dame football has an easy decision to help fix their abysmal defense that is blatantly obvious even with early struggles

The Notre Dame defense, or Chris Ash’s defense, is broken right now. That’s what our eyes tell us after the first two games of the season, and the numbers back it up, allowing 34 points per game, 413.5 total yards per game, and over 282 of those are being surrendered through the air.

Joel Klatt News / Sporting News / September 16

Notre Dame's 0-2 start sparks Joel Klatt’s bold AP top 25 ranking claim

Joel Klatt says Notre Dame is the “best 0-2 team” after losses to Miami and Texas A&M, sparking debate on their AP Top 25 ranking.

Marcus Freeman News / Sporting News / September 15

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman urged to make drastic Chris Ash change

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman may not be able to trust Chris Ash's play-calling for much longer, one reporter speculates.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Notre Dame has a predictable aspect of their offense that will need to be remedied for the Irish to bounce back from early struggles

If you watched the matchup between Notre Dame and Texas A&M over the weekend as a Fighting Irish fan, the odds are that you are still trying to get in a better mood.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 15

College football rankings: Winless team remains ranked in both AP and Coaches Poll

The college football rankings have been released and a rare 0-2 team still remains ranked in both polls. Notre Dame sits at No. 24 in the AP Poll after dropping 16 spots as the Irish are one slot above a 3-0 USC team, thanks to a challenging schedule.

Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / September 15

Watch: EJ Manuel on Notre Dame's chances to make college football playoff | Dan Patrick Show

Tyler Buchner News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 15

Why NBC Should Be Ashamed of Notre Dame-Texas A&M Broadcast

NBC has broadcast Notre Dame home games since 1991 and very few have been as compelling as Saturday night's Texas A&M comeback victory over the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 15

Can Notre Dame or Clemson Still Make the Playoffs?

When the season began, not many people would have guessed that Notre Dame and Clemson would be a combined 1-4 on September 13th. However, that is the reality of the situation as both teams try to dust themselves off in an attempt to save their seasons.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman finally answers the million dollar question about whose defense Chris Ash is really running

After two underwhelming weeks of defensive football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish under new defensive coordinator Chris Ash, a large portion of the fanbase has been voicing their frustrations.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 15

Notre Dame Dealing With Key Injuries Before Purdue Game

Notre Dame (0-2) looks to get back on the right track this weekend against an improved Purdue (2-1) outfit from a season ago. No the Boilermakers aren't any great shakes, but they've already topped their 2024 win total and we're only halfway through September.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 15

Somehow Still Ranked: Notre Dame Holds Spot Despite 0–2 Start

Notre Dame is still reeling from the effects of having a 0-2 start to the season. The 41-40 loss at the hands of Texas A&M was a big setback for the Fighting Irish.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Notre Dame football has the supports in place to make an aggressive decision that could solve a major issue for the Fighting Irish

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are in a bit of a tough spot currently following the team’s 0-2 start to the 2025 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 14

Former NFL Ref Blasts SEC Officials After Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M Finish

Notre Dame starts its Sunday sitting at 0-2 and with a world full of questions following Saturday night's 41-40 defeat at the hands of Texas A&M. The Irish thought 2025 could be the year to end the 37 year national championship drought, but just two games in, they're instead picking up a significant amount of pieces.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 14