Outside of the Irish taking care of business against the Eagles, it wouldn’t hurt Notre Dame for a few outside upsets to take place across the landscape. That means that Notre Dame fans will need to root for several other programs other than the Irish on Saturday. Here are those games, and the outcomes you should be hoping for.

De Pere advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the third straight year, while Notre Dame's Kingston Allen continues a big season.

Talking Notre Dame football: Talking Notre Dame football: Remembering a magical 1988 season with someone who lived it No. 16 Notre Dame football (3-2) barrels toward the midway point of the 2025 regular season with the second of three straight home games ...

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In back-to-back weeks, Notre Dame has lost a starting offensive lineman. Joe Otting did a tremendous job filling in for the injured Ashton Craig, but now this unit must find a way to replace starting left guard Billy Schrauth, at least for the time being. That’s the challenge for offensive line coach Joe Rudolph right now.