BREAKING: Paul Finebaum Sends Stern Message to Notre Dame After surprising defeat in Week 2

Following a shocking Week 2 loss, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have bounced back with two dominant victories, outscoring their opponents 94-10 over the past two games. However, after their defeat to Northern Illinois, they can’t afford any more slip-ups if they want to stay in contention for the College Football Playoff. ESPN’s Paul Finebaum warned that another loss would likely eliminate them from the playoff race. “With another loss, Notre Dame will be on the outside looking in,” Finebaum said.

This weekend, Notre Dame faces a tough challenge against the unbeaten Louisville Cardinals, who are 3-0 after defeating Georgia Tech last week. Although Louisville has yet to face a ranked team, this matchup presents a critical test for the Fighting Irish.

If Notre Dame wins, they’ll only have one more ranked opponent remaining this season, a road game against No. 13 USC in the final week. Despite an upset earlier in the season, Notre Dame has a manageable path to the CFP, and a win this weekend could reignite their playoff hopes.