The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 3-2 and still barely receiving any votes in either the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll. The thing is though... there’s been noticeable improvement, and there is still plenty to achieve this season despite no chance at a college football playoff berth.
The thing is though (again)... I don’t think anyone has a confident understanding in what this Irish team is at this point in the season — let alone by bowl season. Let’s be clear, however, if Notre Dame can finish the season with a 10-2 record, they’re headed to a New Year’s Six Bowl game — no question about it.