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Notre Dame’s loaded roster, featuring returning star QB CJ Carr and a nearly intact championship-caliber defense, has analysts buzzing—but Stewart Mandel at The Athletic remains cautious, citing the loss of two top running backs as a lingering concern. While he sees them as playoff contenders with a strong shot at a 12-0 or 11-1 season, he’s not yet ready to crown them national champions. Meanwhile, oddsmakers are more bullish, ranking Notre Dame second in championship odds behind Ohio State—showing the betting world sees them as serious title threats. The real test? Can they deliver under pressure and silence the skeptics when it matters most.

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