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Notre Dame Eyes No. 1 Spot After Auburn Stuns Georgia
18 Oct
Summary
- Georgia's loss to Auburn opened the door for Notre Dame to reach No. 1.
- Notre Dame must defeat No. 8 BYU on the road to claim the top ranking.
- The Fighting Irish haven't held the No. 1 AP Poll spot since November 2012.
The college football landscape shifted dramatically as No. 1 Georgia suffered a stunning 27-24 upset loss to unranked Auburn. This unexpected defeat has created a significant opportunity for No. 2 Notre Dame to potentially claim the top spot in the rankings.
For Notre Dame to reach No. 1 for the first time in the College Football Playoff era, they must secure a victory on the road against a highly-ranked No. 8 BYU team. This challenge comes just weeks after another top-ranked team, Texas, also fell to an unranked opponent.
The Fighting Irish have a notable history at the top, having last held the No. 1 position in the AP Poll in November 2012. That season, they advanced to the national championship game.
