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Same Old Notre Dame: All Hype, No Championships

Notre Dame’s latest high-profile loss to BYU in Provo has reignited questions about the program’s ability to deliver in championship-caliber games. The Fighting Irish, ranked No.

2 nationally, entered the contest with a chance to claim the top spot but fell short in a 28-24 defeat, squandering a late fourth-quarter lead after a 24-21 advantage. Quarterback CJ Carr’s near-clinching drive fell just short, and a clock error by the Big 12 later denied Notre Dame an extra play to potentially secure the win.

Despite Marcus Freeman’s team reaching the national championship game in 2024, the Irish have yet to convert hype into a title, with losses to Ohio State and a playoff miss in 2025 compounding the frustration. Their upcoming showdown with No.

1 Miami on November 7 looms as another critical test, with another defeat risking playoff aspirations for a team that remains talented but consistently falls just short of breaking through.

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