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Notre Dame Football: Playoff Picture and Path to the Championship
Notre Dame Fights to Stay in the Playoff Hunt
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are currently ranked 5th in the College Football Playoff rankings. They have a 9-1 record, with their only loss coming to the No. 2-ranked Clemson Tigers. Notre Dame has a tough schedule remaining, with games against No. 14 Navy, No. 20 Pittsburgh, and No. 6 USC.
Notre Dame's Path to the Playoff
Notre Dame needs to win out the rest of its games to have a chance at making the College Football Playoff. They also need some help from other teams. If No. 3 Michigan loses a game, Notre Dame could move up to No. 4 in the rankings. If No. 2 Clemson loses a game, Notre Dame could move up to No. 3 in the rankings.
Notre Dame's Chances of Winning the Playoff
If Notre Dame makes the College Football Playoff, they will be a long shot to win the championship. They would likely be matched up against one of the top teams in the country, such as Clemson, Alabama, or Georgia. Notre Dame would need to play their best game of the season to have a chance at winning the championship.
Notre Dame's Outlook for the Rest of the Season
Notre Dame has a tough schedule remaining, but they are a talented team that is capable of winning out. If they can do that, they will have a good chance of making the College Football Playoff. However, even if they do not make the playoff, Notre Dame is still having a successful season. They are ranked in the top 5 and have a chance to win the ACC Championship Game.