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Notre Dame Aims to Dictate Its Own Playoff Fate in 2026 Start

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Source: Sports Illustrated
Notre Dame Aims to Dictate Its Own Playoff Fate in 2026 Start
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After a controversial CFP exclusion and a bowl-less season, Notre Dame is determined to control its playoff destiny in 2026, riding a strong returning defense, an experienced quarterback in CJ Carr, and a stable coaching staff. The Irish must start fast after last year’s early stumbles, opening the season at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, with a relatively light Top 25 slate looming, and no room for another slow start.

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  1. Pat Forde: Notre Dame Won’t Leave Its Playoff Fate to Anyone Else This Season  Sports Illustrated
  2. Freeman wants Notre Dame focused on Wisconsin, not playoff  ESPN
  3. Photo Gallery: Marcus Freeman, Adon Shuler, and Drayk Bowen Meet with the Media (August 4, 2026)  247Sports
  4. Predicting the winners of every Notre Dame offensive position battle ahead of Fall camp kicking off this week  A to Z Sports
  5. Marcus Freeman updates injury status for many players ahead of camp  Fighting Irish Wire

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