Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was magnanimous toward the College Football Playoff’s selection committee Wednesday, telling NBC News he will “agree to disagree” after the Fighting Irish were dropped to 10th in the latest CFP rankings.

Just like that, we’re five days away from learning Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff fate. Really, four, if you choose to think that by the end of conference championship Saturday we’ll know if the Fighting Irish are in or out,

Tonight, the 9th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-2) look to close out their regular season on a high note when they travel out west to take on the Stanford Cardinal (4-7). The Irish are riding a nine-game win streak and are one of the hottest teams in the country.

A rivalry trophy and a spot in the College Football Playoff are on the line for the Fighting Irish

Osborne joins Denison’s Jadarian Price in 2022, Lufkin’s Kedren Young in 2024 as high-profile Fighting Irish running back recruits from Texas.

The ACC/SEC Challenge tips off on Tuesday night, featuring matchups between Florida and Duke, North Carolina and Kentucky, and more. However, don’t sleep on the undefeated Missouri Tigers heading into South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Tipoff for that matchup is set for Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

The Fighting Irish are bringing in a class full of high-profile athletes to South Bend in this 2026 recruiting cycle. From defensive end, to running back, to safety, Notre Dame has one of the deepest and most talented recruiting classes we have seen in recent Irish history.