Just missing the bowl projections after Week 12: Kansas, Penn State, North Carolina, Appalachian State, Utah State, Georgia Southern, Maryland, UCF, Auburn, Louisiana, Rice, Florida Atlantic, Texas State, Wyoming, Liberty, and Marshall.

Although Notre Dame fell short in the title game, Greathouse's effort against Penn State and Ohio State created high expectations going into the 2025 season. He finished 2024 as Notre Dame's leading receiver with 592 yards, 233 of which came in the last two games.

Notre Dame is no stranger to being the villain on ESPN's College GameDay. Saturday’s trip to Pittsburgh marks the 29th time in 41 total appearances that the Irish have been visitors for college football's premier morning show.

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin is reportedly negotiating a contract with one legendary ACC program.