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How Notre Dame maximized opportunities, left as little CFP doubt as possible after 0-2 start

IMG_9992by: Tyler Horka11/30/25tbhorka
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish players celebrate with safety Luke Talich (28) after scoring a touchdown on a fake punt against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. (Photo by Stan Szeto-Imagn Images)

Notre Dame is not a lock to make the College Football Playoff but the Fighting Irish put themselves in the best position possible to qualify. Here's how.

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