Notre Dame is once again the talk of the college football world, as they lead the nation in projected wins according to FanDuel Sportsbook. This year, expectations are even higher, and it’s easy to see why. The Fighting Irish are facing a schedule that looks more favorable than last season's.
FanDuel has set Notre Dame’s over/under win total at 11.5. If they hit the "over," we're looking at a perfect 12-0 regular season. What’s particularly striking is how Marcus Freeman’s squad stacks up against other traditional powerhouses.
Notre Dame shares the top spot for projected wins with Texas Tech, both sitting at 11.5. The Red Raiders’ schedule is notably soft, featuring non-conference games against FCS Abilene Christian, Oregon State, and Sam Houston-all teams with losing records last season. In contrast, Notre Dame’s path includes a critical three-game stretch against teams projected to win eight or more games.
Here’s a breakdown of Notre Dame's opponents and their projected win totals:
- Wisconsin: 6.5
- Michigan State: 3.5
- Purdue: 3.5
- UNC: 4.5
- Stanford: 3.5
- Miami: 10.5
- BYU: 8.5
- SMU: 8.5
- Boston College: 3.5
- Syracuse: 4.5
Aside from Miami, BYU, and SMU, the schedule looks ripe for victories. Wisconsin is the only other team expected to win more than six games.
When we look at other notable programs, Indiana and Oregon join Miami with an over-under of 10.5. Teams like Ohio State and Georgia are just a notch below at 9.5.
Last year, Notre Dame’s over-under was 10.5, and they finished 10-2, showcasing FanDuel’s knack for setting accurate lines. This season, the Irish are poised for another thrilling run, and fans have every reason to be optimistic.