Notre Dame's CFP hopes: Will they rise or fall?

Notre Dame demonstrated significant dominance in their 41-7 victory over Boston College, moving to a 9-1 record and inching closer to a potential College Football Playoff appearance. The team controlled both the scoreboard and statistical metrics, limiting Boston College to 136 total yards while generating 500 yards of offense.

Despite their strong performance, there is anticipation that Notre Dame may fall in the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. This projection stems from Texas's dramatic upset victory over LSU in the final seconds, a game characterized by numerous mistakes but ultimately a significant win for the Longhorns. The author suggests that Texas's resume-building win could lead to them overtaking Notre Dame in the rankings, even with two losses.

The projected playoff bracket, should Notre Dame fall to sixth seed, places them against Texas Tech in the first round. This scenario could potentially lead to Notre Dame facing Georgia in the National Championship, offering a potentially easier path through the bracket by avoiding the Bulldogs until the final game.