Kirk Herbstreit criticizes Notre Dame's schedule ahead of BYU matchup

Kirk Herbstreit voiced significant criticism of Notre Dame's football schedule as he prepared for College GameDay in Provo, addressing concerns about its competitiveness. He noted that Notre Dame's schedule does not align with playoff caliber, stating the team faces only two major challenges this season. Despite their strong metrics in strength of record and FPI, they rank low in strength of schedule, particularly after a poor 0-2 start in 2025-26. Notre Dame's upcoming game against BYU will be critical for its playoff aspirations, especially with recent scheduling controversies surrounding the program.

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