Nov 27, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) is sacked by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Marist Liufau (35) and linebacker Drew White (40) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
The Notre Dame Football program has been to two of the last three College Football Playoffs, but Athlon Sports is not sold on the 2021 roster.
Looking ahead to the 2021 college football season, the Notre Dame Football program will return to its Independent schedule. Last season, the Irish played in the ACC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and all they did was run the table, going undefeated during the regular season.