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Notre Dame vs Pitt: Irish Confidence, Key Concerns, and What to Expect

As the 2025 college football regular season begins to wind down, each game remaining carries extra weight for teams that are in the CFP hunt. This notion most definitely applies to both Notre Dame and Pitt.

Jaden Greathouse News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 14

Notre Dame Provides Injury Update On Jaden Greathouse

Wide receiver Jaden Greathouse broke out during the College Football Playoff last season, making him a key piece of Notre Dame's offense in 2025. But he's played just two games due to injury, and Notre Dame will be without him again for Saturday's crucial game at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / November 14

Watch: Eastern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / November 14

Old SEC vs. new SEC, Notre Dame's last test and more ACC chaos ahead in Week 12

Texas-Georgia, Oklahoma-Bama and Notre Dame-Pitt highlight another weekend of high-stakes matchups.

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

Notre Dame Will Be Ready For The Moment against Pitt

Normally, whenever Notre Dame travels to play a game in the noon window, I have concerns about a sluggish start for the Irish as they adjust to the early kick on the road, but not this time.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 14

Is CJ Carr related to Derek Carr? Explaining the connection between Notre Dame QB and ex-NFL star

Is there a connection between the Notre Dame quarterback and the former Pro-Bowler with the same last name?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 14

Notre Dame vs Pitt Prediction: The Irish’s Last Barrier to the CFP

This is it. This is the last barrier between Notre Dame, and a spot in the College Football Playoff … Maybe. Even at 10-2, there’s still the question of who else will be available.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 13

Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh score prediction by expert football model

Notre Dame seems in line for a place in the College Football Playoff this week, sitting inside the top-ten of the second CFP rankings, but with basically no margin for error with two losses already.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 13

ESPN College GameDay announces guest picker for Notre Dame at Pittsburgh

Another NFL great takes the stage.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 13

Pittsburgh will try to spoil Notre Dame's Playoff chances

The Panthers look to handle business against the Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 13

Marcus Freeman family tree: Meet the wife, kids, parents and more about Notre Dame coach's Korean roots

We take a look at Marcus Freeman's family tree, meeting his wife, parents and children.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 13

Is Marcus Freeman Leaving Notre Dame For SEC School?

Although the 2025 college football season is far from over, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been mentioned in a few rumors this week. Freeman is currently in his fourth year as the coach of the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 13

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi isn't wrong about Notre Dame 'put 100 up' comment, and that's a flaw of 12-team playoff

Pat Narduzzi said he's OK with losing to Notre Dame by 100? Here's what he meant, even if he probably shouldn't have said it.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Internet reacts to Hannah Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

Hannah Hidalgo was out there playing on easy mode during Wednesday’s game.

No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance

25 women's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12

Notre Dame's Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance

No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance

As expected, the No. 18 Notre Dame women cruised to an 85-58 win over Akron on Wednesday night, but it was the historic outing from star Hannah Hidalgo that stole the show.

Sports world reacts to Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

Grace College breaks all-time scoring record in women's CBB game

In men's CBB news, new No. 1 Houston embarrasses Oakland in dominant win

Louisville HC suffered a gnarly injury while celebrating win

Arizona HC: Bryce James may not play for Wildcats this season

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 12

Rick Neuheisel says Notre Dame's 'monster brand' has tainted CFP rankings

The Irish's ranking once again is questioned.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 12

Would a Lower Playoff Seed Actually Help Notre Dame?

The latest College Football Playoff rankings came out Tuesday night and the good news for Notre Dame is that it moved up one spot to No. 9 this week. That came after BYU was blitzed at Texas Tech, as Notre Dame had checked in at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 12

Visit to Notre Dame ends with four-star safety Khalil Terry committing to Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is building something special with his 2027 class.

The 25 greatest players in Pac-12 football history

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Analytics model predicts winner of Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh game

Notre Dame and Pittsburgh are set to square off in one of four ranked-on-ranked matchups between teams in the College Football Playoff rankings this weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Rick Neuheisel critical of Notre Dame 'brand' impacting CFP ranking

CBS sports analyst Rick Neuheisel took a shot at Notre Dame and the school's "brand" giving the Irish a boost in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 11

Marcus Freeman’s name now starting to surface in NFL head coaching searches as Notre Dame football tries to block out the noise

As head coach Marcus Freeman has more and more success with the Notre Dame football team, other programs are going to try and pursue him heavily. At only 39 years old, Freeman is a young and vibrant head coach who continues to get better with more experience.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Marcus Freeman provides detailed update on Jaden Greathouse, what the Notre Dame wide receiver is dealing with behind the scenes

It has been a frustrating 2025 season so far for Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse. After his incredible finish to last season against Penn State and Ohio State, which included 13 receptions for 233 yards and three touchdowns, most expected the junior pass catcher to continue ascending on the national landscape.