IrishIllustrated.com Insider Irish Illustrated Insider: Notre Dame’s Future Schedules and the Four Crucial Saturdays on Tap
Nov 6, 2025
Joining the discussion are Pete Sampson, a national college football reporter for The Athletic, and John Bryce, a journalist with insider experience in the College Football Playoff process. They dive into Notre Dame's future scheduling, highlighting an exciting home-and-home series with Auburn. John shares fascinating insights from his experience in the CFP committee room. The panel also tackles key players for the upcoming Navy game, assesses Notre Dame's season progress, and debates the impact of various college games on the team's playoff chances.
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Navy Still Runs The Show
- Navy remains run-first with a diversified package but still must lean on the triple-option run to win.
- Tim Prister highlighted interior defensive tackles as potential trouble for Notre Dame's Odding and Absher matchups.
Landon Robinson: Navy's Interior Disruptor
- Pete Sampson singled out Landon Robinson as a surprising interior force and preseason 'freaks' list candidate.
- He noted Robinson's combination of size and athleticism can complicate Notre Dame's inside running plans.
Where Notre Dame Stands: Appropriately Achieving
- Panel consensus: Notre Dame is mostly 'appropriately achieving' with a likely 10-2 finish.
- Pete Sampson expected a playoff team with a chance to win a game, calling current performance on target.