Despite enjoying an impressive 92–39 (.702) record during Brian Kelly’s tenure in South Bend, Notre Dame fans were disappointed after being blown out in its only National championship game appearance (2013) and witnessing two first-round playoff exits (2018, 2020) by a combined margin of 44 points.
Kelly proved unable in each matchup to devise successful game plans against powerhouse programs Alabama (twice) and Clemson.
According to the oddsmakers, a potential sixth consecutive double-digit win season is within reach in Marcus Freeman’s first season on the sidelines.
SI Sportsbook has installed the Fighting Irish with a regular-season wins total of 9.