The fifth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit the USC Trojans on Saturday hoping to lock up a home game in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

The latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings was released on Tuesday night, and Notre Dame has climbed once again, now sitting at No. 5. Technically, this means it currently occupies the No. 7 seed. If the standings hold, the Irish would ...

For the second time in six years, all that stands in Notre Dame’s way from a spot in the College Football Playoff is a road trip to rival USC.

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Nov 23, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George (3) scores a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The fourth edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings were released Tuesday night with undefeated Oregon maintaining its spot at No. 1 as has been the case in every set of rankings during this initial year of the expanded 12-team field.