The Fighting Irish have gone nuclear on overmatched opponents in recent weeks in an attempt to strengthen their playoff case

Notre Dame was mighty impressive on Saturday, but was it impressive enough to possibly move up in the CFP rankings?

Notre Dame's chances of making the College Football Playoff this season took a hit following Saturday's slate of games.

Since starting the season 0-2 with last-second losses to major playoff contenders, Notre Dame has settled in as one of the most reliable teams in college football. The Irish sit at No. 9 in the College Football Playoff Rankings with only games against bottom feeders Syracuse and Stanford remaining.

Notre Dame football saw the College Football Playoff rankings play out as did both major polls: They were jumped by Oklahoma.

The Notre Dame football team faces Syracuse in Week 13. Here's the TV schedule, time, where to watch and streaming.

Paul Finebaum and Stephen A. Smith had a fiery debate over Notre Dame's CFP ranking on a Nov. 19 "First Take" segment.

College football fans urged the ACC to break an agreement with Notre Dame amid the recent rankings in the CFP.