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Irish Aim for CFP Berth vs. Stanford
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Notre Dame seeks College Football Playoff spot after nine consecutive wins.
- Heisman candidate Jeremiyah Love had 171 yards and three touchdowns last week.
- Stanford aims for a significant rivalry victory to end its season on a high note.
Notre Dame is currently on a remarkable nine-game winning streak, positioning themselves strongly for a College Football Playoff berth. The Fighting Irish, ranked No. 9, will face Stanford in a crucial matchup this Saturday night. Their dominant recent form includes a 70-7 victory over Syracuse, heavily influenced by Heisman Trophy candidate Jeremiyah Love's stellar performance, where he rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns.
Stanford, while unable to reach a bowl game this season, is eager to conclude their schedule with a notable upset against their rivals. The Cardinal recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating California 31-10 in their Week 13 contest. This game represents a significant opportunity for Stanford to generate positive momentum heading into the offseason.
The highly anticipated game is scheduled to kick off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29th, and will be played at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Fans can catch the national broadcast on ESPN or stream it live via the ESPN app and Fubo. Radio coverage will be available on SiriusXM.
