How Notre Dame’s opponents fared in WEEK 6 of the CFB season
We’re keeping track of Notre Dame’s opponents and how they do each and every week — because it might be fun.
Notre Dame's 2026 college football season has been projected to be challenging, but the team's strength of schedule is not expected to significantly impact their chances of winning the national championship. In week 6, the Irish faced off against several opponents with varying results. Notre Dame started the season with a convincing 42-13 victory over Wisconsin, followed by a dominant 52-0 loss to Rice Owls.
The Irish were favored against Michigan State and went on to win 27-10. Purdue, another Big Ten team, proved too tough for Notre Dame, who suffered a 49-10 defeat. North Carolina presented a challenge, with the Tar Heels overcoming rain and a 3-touchdown deficit to win 37-26. Notre Dame's next game at home saw them blow out Stanford 58-7.
The team will next face ranked BYU in Provo, Utah. Notre Dame is expected to be the favorite in every game this season, and their national championship aspirations remain strong.
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