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Kirk Herbstreit Makes Bold Playoff Prediction for 0-2 Notre Dame

Kirk Herbstreit Makes Bold Playoff Prediction for 0-2 Notre Dame

Summary

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes that despite starting the 2025 season with two losses, Notre Dame can still make it to the College Football Playoff if they win their remaining games. Notre Dame lost close matches to top-ranked teams, and Herbstreit predicts they will finish the season 10-2 and qualify for the playoffs.

Key Facts

  • Notre Dame began the 2025 season with two close losses to Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies.
  • Both teams Notre Dame lost to were ranked in the top 15.
  • Kirk Herbstreit predicts Notre Dame will win all remaining games and make the playoffs with a 10-2 record.
  • Herbstreit believes wins against Arkansas and USC will strengthen Notre Dame's playoff chances.
  • Former coach Nick Saban doubts Notre Dame will have enough quality wins after these losses.
  • Notre Dame's remaining schedule includes only one ranked opponent, USC.
  • In 2024, Notre Dame started poorly but reached the College Football Playoff national championship game.
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