The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 8-1 and looking to rise in the college football playoff rankings. Among the many obstacles in place for the Irish is a schedule that is light on ranked opponents (like none).
It doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t challenges in closing this season out with an 11-1 record. This week for example, Notre Dame goes on the road for a prime time game against the pass-happy Virginia Cavaliers after playing against the triple option of the Navy Midshipmen. Most outside of the Notre Dame bubble won’t quite appreciate that fact like we do — but it is what it is.