The Notre Dame Football Fan's Guide: What to Root For in This Weekend's College Football Matchups

The Irish Are Off This Week, But Plenty of Other Action to Watch

Notre Dame football is off this week, but there are plenty of other college football matchups to watch this weekend. Here's a guide for Notre Dame fans on what to root for in each game:

ACC Games

Miami at North Carolina: The Hurricanes are a 3-point favorite on the road against the Tar Heels. Miami needs a win to stay in contention for the ACC Coastal Division title. North Carolina is coming off a bye week and is looking to improve to 4-1 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Miami

Virginia at Louisville: The Cavaliers are a 7-point underdog on the road against the Cardinals. Virginia is looking to snap a two-game losing streak, while Louisville is coming off a bye week. The Cardinals are looking to improve to 3-1 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Louisville

Big Ten Games

Michigan at Maryland: The Wolverines are a 21-point favorite on the road against the Terrapins. Michigan is looking to improve to 5-0 on the season, while Maryland is coming off a bye week. The Terrapins are looking to improve to 3-1 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Michigan

Ohio State at Rutgers: The Buckeyes are a 52-point favorite on the road against the Scarlet Knights. Ohio State is looking to improve to 5-0 on the season, while Rutgers is coming off a bye week. The Scarlet Knights are looking to improve to 2-2 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Ohio State

Other Games

Navy at Air Force: The Midshipmen are a 3-point underdog on the road against the Falcons. Navy is looking to improve to 2-2 on the season, while Air Force is coming off a bye week. The Falcons are looking to improve to 3-1 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Air Force

Army at Georgia State: The Black Knights are a 7-point favorite on the road against the Panthers. Army is looking to improve to 3-2 on the season, while Georgia State is coming off a bye week. The Panthers are looking to improve to 2-2 on the season.

Notre Dame fans should root for: Army