FIW Roundtable: We take our best guess as what seed Notre Dame gets if it wins out

Despite two early-season losses, Notre Dame is now considered a strong contender for the College Football Playoff as the season progresses past its halfway point. The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback CJ Carr, have shown significant improvement and are regarded as one of the top teams in the country. Analysts suggest that Notre Dame's early defeats were due to inexperience, but the team has since demonstrated growth on both offense and defense, particularly under defensive coordinator Chris Ash.

The playoff outlook for Notre Dame is promising, with predictions varying among analysts. Tim Healey suggests a potential playoff seeding around 8 to 10, contingent on the outcomes of other top teams like Ohio State and Texas A&M. Dave Miller believes Notre Dame could secure an 8 seed, possibly hosting a playoff game. Michael Chen is more optimistic, suggesting a 6 seed is possible if Notre Dame wins out, given their favorable remaining schedule.

With the first College Football Playoff rankings imminent, Notre Dame's postseason potential remains a topic of significant