Notre Dame has one of college football's lighter schedules in 2026. That could help the Irish win games — but potentially hurt their CFP résumé.

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.

College football season is underway, and NBC's got Big Ten and Notre Dame action in Week 2!

After a memorable 2024 campaign that resulted in an appearance in the National Championship Game, Notre Dame entered 2025 with lofty expectations to

The model is also backing Washington State (+23.5) to cover the spread against Washington in the Apple Cup, while the Under (54.5) hits 60% of the time in Ole Miss vs. Louisville. Before locking in your Week 1 college football picks on Sunday,

Notre Dame and Wisconsin football will open the 2026 season against each other at a historic neutral-site location. Here's what to know: