Notre Dame enters the upcoming season as a legitimate national championship contender after a disappointing postseason exclusion despite finishing with an impressive 10-2 record. The Fighting Irish are generating significant momentum and confidence among analysts and sportsbooks alike. With a strong roster and renewed determination to prove their elite status, Notre Dame aims to capitalize on last year's setback and secure their place among college football's elite programs competing for the ultimate prize.

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