Notre Dame football fans have plenty to complain about with the first official preseason AP Poll. However, they also have something to be excited about, considering that this Top 25 means that when they open the season, the renewal of the rivalry with the Miami Hurricanes will also be a tilt between two Top 10 teams.
Considering that the Fighting Irish need their schedule to be as respected as possible, mainly because the Blue and Gold so often still have to fight off a narrative that their schedule is manageable, having so many good teams on their 2025 slate.