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How Notre Dame’s opponents fared in WEEK 7 of the CFB season

Notre Dame’s Week 7 opponents in the 2026 college football season have shown a mix of resilience and dominance in their own matchups, painting a picture of a schedule that may be more challenging than initially anticipated. The Miami Hurricanes, for instance, secured a dramatic overtime victory over the Florida State Seminoles, with defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald delivering a game-sealing interception in the final moments.

Meanwhile, the Navy Midshipmen narrowly lost to UTSA in a thrilling 38-34 contest, while the Boston College Eagles fell to Pittsburgh in a 27-21 upset. Syracuse also suffered a 34-26 defeat at the hands of Louisville, adding to the list of teams that have managed to outperform expectations against tough competition.

On the other hand, the Miami Hurricanes’ win over Florida State and Boston College’s victory over Pittsburgh highlight the competitive nature of the Irish’s upcoming slate, even if Notre Dame remains the favorite in most of these games.

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