The Notre Dame football team is expected to make some serious noise this season, but few analysts have been more effusive about the Fighting Irish's chances than Paul Finebaum.
During a recent appearance on ESPN's Get Up program, the topic turned to what to expect from Marcus Freeman and Co.'s team. Finebaum, usually an SEC-centric talking head, made it clear that he feels as though Freeman, especially, gives the team a big leg up on the opposition.
Paul Finebaum: Marcus Freeman the X-factor in Notre Dame football’s CFP bid
Finebaum was asked if the Notre Dame football team would make it back to the playoffs in 2025, and he wasted no time in his response:
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