Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans (88) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday

The No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1) hit the road to play the Virginia Cavaliers (5-4) at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024. In the article below, we'll give you all the details you need to watch this game on NBC.

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.

No. 10 Notre Dame appeared to be cruising to a 45-3 win over the Florida State Seminoles when Luke Talich decided that the margin of victory just wasn't enough. The Fighting Irish safety stepped in front of a Brock Glenn pass and returned it 79 yards

With several top teams falling, Notre Dame is in prime position to make a significant leap in the rankings this week