CJ Carr opens the season as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Justin Casterline / Getty Images It’s about that time — for the iconic Victory March, for blue and gold and also special green. Expectations are high in South Bend, as Marcus Freeman’s Notre ...

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Notre Dame missed out on the College Football Playoff last season, but the Fighting Irish are hoping to bounce back in a major way in 2026. Head coach Marcus Freeman is confident that he's put together a group capable of competing for a championship.

This year's Irish often won't be judged by the opponent right in front of them but by what their performance might mean for January.

Notre Dame is a popular national title pick among college football media.

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Bryce Underwood and the Michigan Wolverines take on the Oklahoma Sooners in Week 2. Get expert Michigan-Oklahoma predictions, player prop distributions, and live Polymarket trends.

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