After a successful bye-week for Notre Dame, one which helped move the Irish (6-1) up two spots in the polls, it’s pretty clear that the ball has now been placed in their court. USC took down No. 3 Utah, Georgia Tech upset Florida State, Clemson destroyed Miami and our next opponent is an unexpected 7-0.
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I had serious doubts about Notre Dame’s chances at making a run at the College Football Playoffs after losing to Clemson, but the Tigers have done well enough to make themselves contenders, and the remaining schedule for the Irish is arguably one of the toughest in the nation.