Notre Dame Faces Arkansas in Crucial College Football Showdown

South Bend, Indiana — The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, currently sitting at 2-2 on the season, will host the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Notre Dame Stadium. This matchup is a pivotal moment for the Fighting Irish as they strive to make a late push for the College Football Playoff.

After a slow start, Notre Dame has found its rhythm, achieving a commanding 56-13 victory over Purdue last weekend. This win marks the team’s second consecutive victory after starting the season with two close losses. With an overall score of 102-43 in the past two games, the Fighting Irish have regained their dominant status.

The stakes are high for Notre Dame as they look to continue their winning streak and improve their chances of securing a spot in the 12-team playoff. “We have zero room for error from here on out,” said Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman. “Every game counts and we must treat this like a playoff game.”

This matchup will be the first time Notre Dame has faced Arkansas in program history, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. The contest will be broadcast live on NBC, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The broadcast team for the game will include Dan Hicks as play-by-play announcer, Jason Garrett as analyst, and Zora Stephenson as the sideline reporter.

Fans looking for streaming options can catch the game on Peacock. As the teams prepare for this significant nonconference battle, Notre Dame is determined to push their winning streak to three, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.