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Notre Dame’s 70–7 Statement Win Lifts CFP Case as Key Linebacker Ruled Out for Season

The victory strengthened Notre Dame’s playoff outlook despite fresh season-ending injuries.

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown on the sidelines against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the field before the game against USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 18, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with players during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa sustained a left knee injury and reserve cornerback Chance Tucker suffered a left tibia injury, with both ruled out for the rest of the season, according to Notre Dame and ESPN.
  • Jeremiyah Love ran eight times for 171 yards and three touchdowns, tying Jerome Bettis’ single-season program record with 20 total touchdowns.
  • Notre Dame posted 329 rushing yards on 24 carries, the fewest rushes in a 300-plus yard rushing game by any FBS team in the last 30 seasons, per OptaSTATS.
  • The Irish scored 21 points on defense and special teams before their offense took the field, including two interception returns for touchdowns, as Syracuse freshman QB Joe Filardi threw three interceptions.
  • Following the rout, media projections placed Notre Dame firmly in the playoff conversation, with On3’s Andy Staples listing the Irish as the No. 9 seed, and the team now heads to Stanford for a 10:30 p.m. ET finale.