Heading into conference title game weekend, Notre Dame, at No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, needed some help to wind up in the top four. The Fighting Irish and their fans have like what they saw in the first half.
Baylor, which has two losses and sits ranked at No. 9, is currently dominating No. 5 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 championship game. Midway through the third quarter, the Bears hold a 21–6 lead behind three takeaways and an unreal performance from Baylor freshman quarterback Blake Shapen.
The Cowboys would certainly be knocked out of playoff consideration with a loss to Baylor.