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Notre Dame Dominates Pittsburgh, Extends Winning Streak to Eight

11/18/2025

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Summary

Fighting Irish Triumph

Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a 37-15 victory over No. 23 Pittsburgh.
The Fighting Irish are No. 9 in the College Football Playoff.
Quarterback C.J. Carr has thrown for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Running back Jeremiyah Love has rushed for 1,135 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Defense, led by coordinator Chris Ash, has allowed only one opponent to score more than 15 points since Week 3.

Summary

Notre Dame's Playoff Path

The 2025 College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on Tuesday.
The University of Notre Dame is ranked No. 9 in the 2025 playoff rankings.
Notre Dame must win its final two games against Syracuse and Stanford to secure an at-large bid.
Oklahoma's win over Alabama complicates playoff scenarios for Notre Dame's chances.
Texas A&M remains undefeated and will face Texas this season.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to improve competitive fairness in NCAA Division I football. The inaugural CFP National Championship was held on January 12, 2015, with Ohio State winning. The CFP's structure has since evolved, culminating in a 12-team format starting in 2024, significantly impacting college football dynamics and playoff eligibility.

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Fighting Irish Triumph

Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a 37-15 victory over No. 23 Pittsburgh.
The Fighting Irish are No. 9 in the College Football Playoff.
Quarterback C.J. Carr has thrown for 2,487 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Running back Jeremiyah Love has rushed for 1,135 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Defense, led by coordinator Chris Ash, has allowed only one opponent to score more than 15 points since Week 3.

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