Irish FootballFriday, November 13
Notre Dame hosts Boston College on Saturday after jumping to No. 5 in the CFP rankings
The Daily South Bend team
The Irish beat No. 1 Miami last weekend, and the College Football Playoff committee moved them from No. 11 to No. 5 on Tuesday night. That's one spot short of a first-round bye, but Notre Dame would be in line to host a home game.
No. 5Notre Dame's spot in the second CFP rankings, up from No. 11
One spot short of a first-round bye, but a home playoff game would be in reach if the ranking holds.
Source: InkFreeNews.com
The worry now is a letdown. Coach Marcus Freeman says he studied why good teams slip after big wins, and on Monday he said Boston College's offense all starts with its quarterback, who “can run it” and “can throw it.”
Two Irish defensive linemen are questionable for Saturday
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Francis Brewu | Questionable |
| Jason Onye | Questionable |
| Drayk Bowen | Out |
| DJ McKinney | Out |
| Brauntae Johnson | Out |
| Jaden Greathouse | Expected to be fine |
Source: ABC57
Defensive tackle Tionne Gray said Wednesday the team has moved on: “Miami is in the past now. It’s time to move on.”
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Notre Dame Stadium
- On air: WNDU
- Nolan James Jr. last week: 16 carries, 52 yards, 36-yard catch
- CFP ranks: Alabama No. 3, Miami No. 7, Indiana No. 9
Sources: WNDU, InkFreeNews.com, WSBT, ABC57