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Notre Dame's Rise to College Football Favorite | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Notre Dame is suddenly the heavyweight favorite for the 2026 college football championship, with top analysts like Klatt, Herbstreit, and Galloway all backing the Fighting Irish. Led by rising QB CJ Carr, a stacked roster, and a more manageable schedule, Notre Dame’s momentum is fueled by last year’s playoff snub — and they haven’t won it all since 1988. Analysts who once championed Clemson, Penn State, and Texas are now turning to Notre Dame as the safest bet if chaos strikes. But with upsets still king in college football, don’t count out the underdogs — this season promises wild rides and…
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