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Following a week of upsets and struggles among top teams, the US LBM Coaches poll has elevated Notre Dame from No. 3 to No. 2. This adjustment comes after the Fighting Irish secured a commanding 57-3 victory over Stanford, extending their double-digit win streak to 16 games.
On3 has also adjusted its College Football Playoff projections, moving Notre Dame up from No. 6 to No. 5. In this updated scenario, the Irish would host No. 12 Boise State in the first round of the CFP. The victor of that matchup would then face No. 4 Indiana in the quarterfinals.
Key Analysis
The rise in the polls and projections reflects Notre Dame's consistent performance and the chaos surrounding other contenders. With a high-powered offense and a stout defense, the Fighting Irish are positioning themselves as a serious threat in the playoff race.
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