Stephen A. Smith urges Notre Dame to maintain perfect record before BYU match

Stephen A. Smith addressed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's upcoming challenges during ESPN’s “First Take.” Following a convincing 58-7 victory over Stanford, the No. 2 Irish hold a 6-0 record. Smith emphasized the importance of winning out, particularly against No. 8 BYU, their next opponent. He cited Notre Dame's independent status as a factor that limits their margin for error in the race for the national title. The Irish's schedule includes a match against Miami on November 7, which could prove crucial for their playoff aspirations.

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