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If You're Worried About Notre Dame's Playoff Chances, You Shouldn't Be

If you're worried about Notre Dame's Playoff chances after suffering a controversial, devastating loss at BYU, you've come to the right place. Fear not, concerned citizen.

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Heisman and CFP market Watch: Notre Dame new favorites, the Big 12 and Week 7 chaos

Let's break down the odds boards for the CFP and Heisman races after a chaotic Week 7.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / October 20

'We're a real contender:' Beating Notre Dame has BYU firmly in the spotlight

The Cougars' win launched them to No. 2. Now BYU will be clearly in the playoff picture.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19

The Pros and Cons of Notre Dame's Bye Week Following Loss at BYU

Depending how you look at it, the timing of Notre Dame's off week couldn't come at a better time. Or could it? The Fighting Irish are fresh off their first loss of the season, and after how last year went, one has to assume it will need to win out, including beating No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19

Notre Dame Football: Back to Dreaming, Not Delivering in Big Games

When you speak all off-season about how you're going to "Leave No Doubt" and then show up not ready to go in the biggest road game of the season, questions will be asked.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 19

Same Old Notre Dame: All Hype, No Championships

Notre Dame had a chance to become the No. 1 team in America but collapsed against BYU. Why do the Fighting Irish keep falling short in their biggest moments?

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 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 / The Spun / October 18

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

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 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?

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’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 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

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

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

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

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 / A to Z Sports / October 16

Notre Dame and the rest of CFB will have some positives and negatives that come from the 24-team playoff expansion

The College Football Playoff appears headed toward 24 teams for the 2027 season. What does that change mean for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish? College football is about to go through another major change, and Notre Dame football will feel it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16

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

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 4-star recruiting target after tremendous visitor weekend against Stanford

Notre Dame football hosted several top recruits during its blowout of Stanford. How close are the Irish to adding another piece to the 2028 class? Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football had no problem dismantling Stanford last weekend, rolling to a 58-7 victory over Tavita Pritchard’s squad.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 20

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 / Yardbarker / October 14

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5

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