Notre Dame Football Schedule: Key Matchups and Upcoming Games

Notre Dame fans are eagerly anticipating the remainder of the 2024 football season, particularly with the team’s current strong performance. The Fighting Irish are enjoying a bye week during Week 10 but will return to action on November 9, 2024, with a highly anticipated home game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium. This game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC, with streaming options available on Fubo.

The Irish have had a successful season so far, with a current record of 7-1. Their schedule includes notable wins against Texas A&M, Purdue, Miami (Ohio), Louisville, Stanford, Georgia Tech, and Navy. The only loss came against Northern Illinois in a close 16-14 game.

Looking ahead, after the Florida State game, Notre Dame will face Virginia on November 16, Army on November 23, and conclude their regular season with a game against USC on November 30. These final four games will be crucial in determining the team’s playoff fate, especially given their current momentum and the challenging schedule ahead.

In addition to the immediate schedule, fans are also discussing the 2025 season, which will open with a tough matchup against Miami. The front half of the 2025 schedule is loaded with challenging games, prompting discussions among fans about whether the team should seek an experienced quarterback from the transfer portal or invest in a young in-house player.

The initial 2024 College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings will be revealed next Tuesday, providing the first official insight into how the committee views Notre Dame’s resume and their chances for a playoff spot.