The Fighting Irish are on a five-game winning streak after starting the season with two losses. Week 8 brought an ultimate delight, as the Irish took down their archrival USC, 34-24. At 5-2 and with a relatively easier schedule remaining, Marcus Freeman’s team can look to finish 10-2. But as per one analyst, that may not guarantee them a playoff spot.

Joel Klatt hosted Chris ‘Bear’ Fallica on his podcast , where the duo drafted the 12-team playoff bracket for the 2025 season. While some picks were obvious in Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, and Alabama, the latter half of the bracket gave them plenty to consider. Fallica outlined one particular scenario that doesn’t bode well for Notre Dame.

“Miami wins out 11-1. Do not make the ACC championship game because of the tiebreaker scenario. Geo

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