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STANFORD, Calif. — Notre Dame has one last chance to impress the playoff selection committee.

The ninth-ranked Irish (9-2) wrap up the regular season Saturday night when they visit Stanford (4-7), knowing a loss would end any hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame has spent most of the last two seasons in must-win mode. The Irish recovered from a Week 2 loss last season to Northern Illinois to run off 13 straight wins — including three in the playoff — before losing the title game to Ohio State.

They dropped their first two games this season to Miami and Texas A&M, once again leaving no margin for error.

“It’s hard to remember what it was like in the moment. Like right now, we’re in the middle of the game and it’s

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