No. 16 Notre Dame Hosts No. 17 Louisville

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, currently ranked #16 with a 3-1 record, are preparing to host the #15 Louisville Cardinals (3-0) in a crucial college football matchup on September 28. Despite some media skepticism about their performance, Notre Dame boasts a strong rushing offense ranked #18 and a scoring defense ranked #10. The betting odds favor Notre Dame by 6.5 points, although they have struggled against the spread when favored by more than 7 points. Louisville's quarterback Tyler Shough has demonstrated strong performance with 8 touchdowns and no interceptions this season. The two teams are evenly matched historically, with the all-time series tied at 2-2, and Louisville having won the last encounter 33-20. This upcoming game is critical for both teams, particularly for Notre Dame, as they aim to solidify their playoff aspirations.