SOUTH BEND — With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams this season, more programs will be in the mix for a national championship. Notre Dame football’s seemingly favorable schedule, the Irish are considered a favorite to nab one of those 12 spots.
Of Notre Dame’s 12 regular-season games, the Irish are expected to be favored in each. Notre Dame will play two road games on college campuses this season — the opener against Texas A&M, and week three at Purdue. Two of its contests will be played in NFL stadiums and one in a Major League baseball park. It’s regular-season finale against rival USC is technically played off campus at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
As for Notre Dame’s six true home games, Florida State has top billing as the Seminoles travel to South Bend Nov. 9 for a primetime matchup. FSU lost its last sub-freezing November game in South Bend, 42-13, back in a 2018.
While the schedule might not scare many, there are still some challenges along the way. Here is a quick breakdown of each game on the 2024 Notre Dame football schedule, ranked by difficulty.
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No. 12: Sept. 7 – vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Game info: Saturday, Sept. 7 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, 3:30 p.m.
TV: NBC.
Series history: First meeting
Last year’s record: 7-6
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Publish date : 2024-08-19 08:05:27
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