Underrated Notre Dame defender could play a much bigger role during the 2025 CFB season than most Fighting Irish fans realize originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

In ESPN’s renowned College Football Power Index, the analytical model ranks teams based on the “expected point margin vs. an average opponent on a neutral field” – which is a category Notre Dame recently rose to sixth in .

Georgia Tech had to play No. 18 Nebraska in the Citrus Bowl because the Sugar Bowl had locked up Virginia in early November, right before the Cavaliers fell apart following a loss to ... Georgia Tech.

However, on “The Paul Finebaum Show,” the SEC Network analyst shared his thoughts on Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman. Finebaum considers Freeman to be one of the top four coaches in college football, especially following his success in leading Notre Dame to the national championship game last season.

Notre Dame football alum Beaux Collins is getting extended playing time with the New York Giants, and could start if Malik Nabers isn’t healthy.