The 247Sports Composite, which takes into account the 247, Rivals and ESPN rankings, lists Notre Dame with four current five-star talents, with even more just on the cusp of making it in. As it stands, the 247Sports Composite has the following Fighting Irish commits as five-stars: EDGE Rodney Dunham TE Ian Premer CB Khary Adams S Joey O'Brien

Jeremiyah Love compared this year’s Irish team has a stronger brotherhood and more confidence compared to last season’s title-game run.

Paul Finebaum and Stephen A. Smith had a fiery debate over Notre Dame's CFP ranking on a Nov. 19 "First Take" segment.

Love certainly has done his part to help Notre Dame (8-2, No. 9 CFP) rebound from two straight losses to start the season by winning eight straight to put the Irish back in the postseason debate.

With head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad set to host Syracuse for Senior Day, the Irish expect to put together another impressive showing. For the seniors, it will potentially be their last home game of their careers. For some, it will be a chance to continue playing well, and for others, it will be a bit of a “get right game” to get back on track.

Among common opponents, Notre Dame and Miami have both blown out NC State. Miami has already beaten Stanford and Syracuse by large margins. The Hurricanes finish the season against the Pittsburgh team Notre Dame just beat; the Irish get the Orange and Cardinal next. Those common opponents will probably be a wash.

College football Week 13 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Syracuse Orange vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Joel Klatt believes the CFP committee made a mistake ranking Notre Dame at No. 9 ahead of Alabama due to their résumés.

Breaking down Notre Dame’s win over Pitt, what it all means for the playoffs, and previewing the Syracuse game.