Looking at the major networks and publications, only Austin Mock of The Athletic has Notre Dame as a top eight seed. Only seeds 5 through 8 will host a playoff game, and Mock has the Irish as a No. 8 seed. He has Notre Dame slated to play Alabama in the first round.

With its seventh consecutive victory, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish received another bump in the Sunday polls. The Fighting Irish (8-1) are up to No. 7 in the Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the Associated Press Poll.

Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Bryce Young (30) and safety Adon Shuler (8) rush a punt by Florida State Seminoles punter Alex Mastromanno (29) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images