Tenth-ranked Notre Dame hosts the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday with an eye toward the beginning of a long winning streak that will carry them back into playoff contention. Last week’s disappointing loss to Georgia under the weight of numerous avoidable mistakes must now be relegated to the rearview mirror. The Fighting Irish held a players-only meeting on Monday to digest that contest and refocus on the future. Virginia comes in at 4-0 and will provide a stern test that demands their complete attention. NBC will televise the game beginning at 12:30 PM Eastern time.
The Irish emerged from last week’s brawl with no new significant injuries.