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ESPN’s Greg McElroy breaks down scenarios for Notre Dame-BYU outcome

The highly anticipated clash between Notre Dame and BYU on Saturday night carries major implications for both programs, with the Fighting Irish entering as 10-point favorites according to BetMGM. ESPN analyst Greg McElroy outlined key scenarios following the game, starting with a Notre Dame victory.

Such a win would solidify the Irish at 7-0 and finally address lingering questions about the strength of their schedule, while also securing their spot in the College Football Playoff. Conversely, a BYU upset would propel the Cougars to 6-0 and thrust them into the national title conversation, particularly if they leverage the win over a top-two team to bolster their Big 12 playoff case.

Meanwhile, a Notre Dame loss would complicate their playoff resume, as they’d drop their first game without a conference title to offset it, raising doubts about their path to the CFP.

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