Kirk Herbstreit predicts Notre Dame will win 2027 College Football Playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kirk Herbstreit forecasts that Notre Dame will defeat Indiana for the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Herbstreit also predicts Ohio State and Georgia will join Notre Dame and Indiana in the playoff semifinals. He highlights Notre Dame's favorable schedule and roster, noting quarterback CJ Carr as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate. Notre Dame begins its season on September 6 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
- •Herbstreit believes Notre Dame will beat Indiana in the title game.
- •He also predicts Ohio State and Georgia will reach the playoffs.
- •CJ Carr is expected to secure the Heisman Trophy this season.
- •Notre Dame starts the season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
- •The team has a guaranteed playoff bid if ranked in the top 12.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit makes 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship pick
"The ESPN analyst also predicted a Heisman Trophy winner for the 2026 season.
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