Following a convincing win over the USC Trojans, the Notre Dame football team is headed back to the College Football Playoffs despite losing its first two games in the 2025 season.
However, depending on how the Top 25 rankings play out on Sunday afternoon, it's possible that the Irish don't control their own destiny. The biggest reason they might need some help from here on out is because of a disappointing loss by Miami on Friday night.
It feels strange to be angry that Miami lost, but with that defeat to the unranked Louisville Cardinals, things get a bit tougher for Notre Dame and its climb to the playoffs.