The US LBM Coaches Poll No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish remain in the playoff hunt after a 34-24 victory over the USC Trojans last week, and now the Irish get a bye week before facing Boston College.

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Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with quarterback CJ Carr (13) during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images / Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

While Notre Dame football is off this weekend, there are still more than a few games to watch that could impact the Irish.

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame football, fresh off a convincing home win over USC, moved up two spots in the US LBM Coaches poll when it was released Sunday afternoon. The Irish, now ranked 13 th by the coaches, are 5-2 heading into their final off week of the regular season. A trip to Boston College is up next on Nov. 1.

The 12 th -ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame (5-2) continue their push for the college football playoff when they take the field in Chestnut Hill Saturday against the struggling Eagles of Boston College (1-7).

The latest addition to the USC-Notre Dame rivalry will take place on Saturday night as the No. 20 USC Trojans take on the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in So

After five straight wins following a 0-2 beginning to the 2025 college football season, head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set for an important five-game stretch coming off their final bye week of the year.