It wasn’t pretty, but Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish secured their first victory on Saturday evening against a Big Ten opponent. There is still an enormous hill to climb, but a victory on the road against an SEC opponent could spark the Irish for the rest of 2025. In a battle of former Lou Holtz–coached programs, Notre Dame will face the Arkansas Razorbacks for the first time ever on the gridiron.
- Game Time: Saturday, September 27, at 12:00 PM ET on ABC
- Location: Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Matchup History: This will be the first all-time meeting between Notre Dame and Arkansas (Razorbacks will visit South Bend in 2028).