Nick Saban names the most underrated CFP contender in college football
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During a College GameDay broadcast, Alabama head coach Nick Saban identified Notre Dame as an underrated contender for the College Football Playoff as the season heads into November 2025. Despite early losses to top 10 teams Miami and Texas A&M, Notre Dame has shown significant improvement. Saban highlighted their favorable remaining schedule and the absence of a conference championship game as factors that could benefit their playoff chances.
Notre Dame's resurgence is attributed to strong offensive performances under head coach Marcus Freeman, with standout players including running back Jeremiyah Love and redshirt-freshman quarterback CJ Carr. Saban's comments suggest he expects Notre Dame to be a significant presence in the postseason, potentially leading to a January playoff appearance.
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